Director of Health and Safety

We have an exciting opportunity for Director of Health and Safety to join our DO & CO US Family!

In case you don’t know who we are:

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 32 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the VP of the business you will plan, implement, and oversee company’s employee safety at work. Ensuring that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. Responsible for the policy, procedures and measurement of occupational health and safety in the workplace. Establishing and promoting maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions through formulating general safety, fire prevention, maintenance and health policies and measures.

A day as the Director of Health & Safety:

• Develops and executes health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines and creates gourmet products served to thousands of passengers daily, on the world’s best International Airlines.
• Monitors compliance with policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations. Investigates/records incidents, accidents, complaints, and cases of ill health while undertaking risk assessments and site inspections.
• Identifies potential hazards and enforces personal protective equipment is available and correctly in use.
• Determines ways of reducing risks to establish a culture of health and safety. Ensures that equipment is installed correctly and safely.
• Writes internal safety policies/strategies.
• Keeps up to date and ensures compliance with current safety legislation and liaises with relevant authorities.
• Compiles statistics and draws up safe operational practices and making necessary changes.
• Writes reports, bulletins, and communication flyers.
• Leads the work safety and maintenance team to recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Conducts training and presentations for safety matters and accident prevention.
• Establish maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions for all U.S units
• Leads hazard/risk analysis efforts and assists in the identification of mitigation methods.
• Coordinate ongoing training for safety and environmental awareness.
• Investigate accidents, prepare, and maintain required reports. Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Promote a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain, review and report safety performance, identifying opportunities for improvement along with implementing preventative and corrective actions as required.
• Organize and participate in safety committee activities including but not limited to safety committee meetings and internal audits.
• Communicates information from meetings and audits to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Conducts observations, inspections, and audits.
• Prepares reports and communicates of unsafe findings to appropriate authorities addressing root causes and determining corrective action

Who you are:

• Minimum 7+ years of safety management experience executing, monitoring, or supporting health, safety, security or environment functional activities
• Strong leadership skills
• Attention to detail, hands-on mentality
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility (different shifts – night, weekends, holidays)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be service-oriented, collaborative, creative and charismatic.

Who you are:

• Bachelor´s Degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Basic or Applied Science, Environmental Science, or any other related subject desired
• Experience in food manufacturing establishments
• Experience within airport operations plus
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Relevant experience in accident and incident investigation focusing loss control, exposure elimination & root cause
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar quality or Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) certifications desired, but not required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Highly result orientated, high level of self-organization

What We Offer

• Salary that matches your level of expertise
• Health Care + 401K. Full time employees are eligible for benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision
• A wonderful workplace to call home, events, and fun colleagues
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

Diversity & Inclusion statement

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams – no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and makes you. That’s what makes our team so special.

DO & CO AG