Lead Safety Excellence in Aerospace Manufacturing

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Contractor Safety Manager Supporting an Industry-Leading Aerospace Organization

Location: Mobile, AL Payrate: $46 - $50/Hour

Are you passionate about workplace safety, operational excellence, and driving meaningful change in high-performance environments? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Contractor Safety Manager to support a global aerospace industry leader in strengthening contractor safety programs, compliance initiatives, and operational risk management.

In this highly visible role, you’ll serve as the primary lead for contractor safety strategies and initiatives across a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. You will play a vital role in ensuring contractors, suppliers, and third-party partners operate safely, remain compliant with Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) standards, and contribute to a culture where safety is embedded in every operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in complex industrial environments and is ready to influence organizational safety culture at a regional level.

What You’ll Do

As the Contractor Safety Manager, you will oversee contractor safety management programs, software systems, audits, compliance initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

Contractor Safety & OHSMS Leadership

• Lead regional contractor safety initiatives aligned with Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) strategies and goals

• Develop and implement contractor safety policies, procedures, programs, and guidance documents

• Partner with Procurement, Production, Facilities, Security, and senior leadership to ensure contractor compliance and alignment with safety expectations

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to suppliers and contractors regarding safety program requirements

• Support the continued evolution of contractor safety culture and organizational change initiatives

Software & Digital Systems Management

• Serve as the primary administrator and process owner for contractor safety management software platforms

• Configure and manage systems to reflect site-specific risk profiles and compliance requirements

• Monitor performance and effectiveness of OHSMS software solutions and contractor safety data

• Integrate contractor safety information into incident management systems and reporting tools

Audit, Inspection & Risk Mitigation

• Manage contractor audit and inspection programs across regional operations

• Conduct audits, generate findings reports, and lead corrective action and recovery plan initiatives

• Serve as the health and safety subject matter expert for contractor risk assessments and high-risk work activities

• Support continuous improvement efforts through compliance monitoring and corrective action management

Reporting & Program Performance

• Track contractor safety performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Participate in investigations involving contractor-related safety incidents

• Deliver reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations to leadership teams

• Support additional health and safety initiatives as assigned

What You Bring

We’re seeking a proactive safety leader with strong contractor management expertise, technical knowledge, and the ability to influence across multiple business functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety Engineering, or related field — or equivalent professional experience

• 5+ years of Health & Safety experience within industrial production, manufacturing, or aviation maintenance environments

• Proven experience managing contractor safety programs and third-party safety management software

• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations

• Experience with safety data systems, database management, and digital safety platforms

• Proficiency with project management tools and Google Workspace platforms

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Ability to travel domestically up to 25

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years managing third-party contractor safety management software platforms

• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations

• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• Multilingual skills in French, German, or Spanish preferred

• Professional safety certifications such as:

  • CSP

  • ASP

  • GSP

  • SMS

  • TSP

  • OSHA 501 or OSHA 511

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Apply Today

If you’re ready to bring your contractor safety expertise, leadership skills, and passion for operational excellence to a world-class aerospace environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Contractor Safety Manager and help build a safer future for aerospace manufacturing.

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