Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

As an airline, safety is our most important principle. And our Corporate Safety team is responsible for making sure safety is top of mind in every action we take. From conducting flight safety investigations and educating pilots on potential safety threats to implementing medical programs and helping prevent employee injuries, our team is instrumental in running a safe and successful airline for our customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

The Operations Safety Programs Manager – Safety Excellence, will be responsible for the strategic management and improvement of United’s Safety Excellence program, a three-tiered recognition program inspired by OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), sought at cultivating a strong safety culture. Your duties include performing comprehensive on-site Safety Excellence evaluations at United locations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, United’s safety standards, and the unique criteria of the Safety Excellence Site Assessment. Collaborating with operational leaders and the safety team, you will devise and implement corrective actions within reasonable timeframes, ensuring their effective execution.

This role requires a proven understanding of OSHA regulations. You will lead and support our operational groups to grow and maintain an effective Safety Excellence Program. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety through your ability to communicate effectively and build positive, collaborative relationships at all organizational levels.

Additionally, this individual will oversee the maintenance and yearly revision of the documentation for United’s Safety Excellence program, including our internal safety policies and procedures. By analyzing safety excellence data and identifying trends, you will provide valuable insights to leaders and business partners. Your support will be crucial to divisional leaders and stations as they seek to meet the standards of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program and prepare for on-site assessments. This is a Chicago-based, hybrid position that will require 2-3 days in office per week, plus significant travel.

Develops, publishes, and maintains safety standards, communications, procedures, and specifications related to United’s Safety Excellence ProgramLeads safety assessments of operational areas and collaborates with operations teams and management and if any corrective action is to be takenServes as the liaison with operating divisions address Safety Excellence and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program concerns and questionsCollaborate with operational groups to develop safety plans and to promote safety awareness across the organizationStay current with OSHA regulations and industry trends to ensure the organization’s policies remain relevant and effective

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

As an airline, safety is our most important principle. And our Corporate Safety team is responsible for making sure safety is top of mind in every action we take. From conducting flight safety investigations and educating pilots on potential safety threats to implementing medical programs and helping prevent employee injuries, our team is instrumental in running a safe and successful airline for our customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

The Operations Safety Programs Manager – Safety Excellence, will be responsible for the strategic management and improvement of United’s Safety Excellence program, a three-tiered recognition program inspired by OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), sought at cultivating a strong safety culture. Your duties include performing comprehensive on-site Safety Excellence evaluations at United locations to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, United’s safety standards, and the unique criteria of the Safety Excellence Site Assessment. Collaborating with operational leaders and the safety team, you will devise and implement corrective actions within reasonable timeframes, ensuring their effective execution.

This role requires a proven understanding of OSHA regulations. You will lead and support our operational groups to grow and maintain an effective Safety Excellence Program. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety through your ability to communicate effectively and build positive, collaborative relationships at all organizational levels.

Additionally, this individual will oversee the maintenance and yearly revision of the documentation for United’s Safety Excellence program, including our internal safety policies and procedures. By analyzing safety excellence data and identifying trends, you will provide valuable insights to leaders and business partners. Your support will be crucial to divisional leaders and stations as they seek to meet the standards of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program and prepare for on-site assessments. This is a Chicago-based, hybrid position that will require 2-3 days in office per week, plus significant travel.

Develops, publishes, and maintains safety standards, communications, procedures, and specifications related to United’s Safety Excellence ProgramLeads safety assessments of operational areas and collaborates with operations teams and management and if any corrective action is to be takenServes as the liaison with operating divisions address Safety Excellence and OSHA Voluntary Protection Program concerns and questionsCollaborate with operational groups to develop safety plans and to promote safety awareness across the organizationStay current with OSHA regulations and industry trends to ensure the organization’s policies remain relevant and effective

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Physical sciences, business, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or equivalent work experience4 years of operational experience working with safety policy and procedure in a dynamic industryAbility to lead and promote a culture of safety and to influence others to adopt safety best practicesMust be familiar with and have the ability to interpret and follow the code of federal regulations (CFR) specific to OSHA (29CFR)Excellent communication skillsAbility to travel up to 50%Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulatory requirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA, MSS, aviation or industrial industry safety and health experienceASP, CSP, OSHA 511 501 or NSC Advanced Safety CertificateExperience with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)OSHA credentials (10, 30 Hour), Safety/IH trainingPrevious leadership experience in an airline managing safety performance.Project management experience desirable, including systems integration, budgets, and resource management.Airline corporate and field operational safety experienceCross functional experience involving the application of safety process, initiatives and risk assessment and compliance validations.Excels in a constantly evolving environment and displays a strong passion for learning, coupled with a self-assured approach to delivering regulatory guidance to leaders

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Physical sciences, business, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or equivalent work experience4 years of operational experience working with safety policy and procedure in a dynamic industryAbility to lead and promote a culture of safety and to influence others to adopt safety best practicesMust be familiar with and have the ability to interpret and follow the code of federal regulations (CFR) specific to OSHA (29CFR)Excellent communication skillsAbility to travel up to 50%Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulatory requirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA, MSS, aviation or industrial industry safety and health experienceASP, CSP, OSHA 511 501 or NSC Advanced Safety CertificateExperience with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)OSHA credentials (10, 30 Hour), Safety/IH trainingPrevious leadership experience in an airline managing safety performance.Project management experience desirable, including systems integration, budgets, and resource management.Airline corporate and field operational safety experienceCross functional experience involving the application of safety process, initiatives and risk assessment and compliance validations.Excels in a constantly evolving environment and displays a strong passion for learning, coupled with a self-assured approach to delivering regulatory guidance to leaders