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The Manager, Safety & Security leads a team of safety and security professionals dedicated to protecting employees, facilities, and organizational assets within a general aviation manufacturing environment. This role develops, implements, and monitors workplace safety and security programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and aviationspecific regulatory standards. The Manager plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant operational environment through proactive risk management, structured safety processes, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

• Safety Program Leadership
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive workplace safety programs aligned with federal, state, and aviation-related regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility safety audits, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support industrial hygiene activities and oversee incident prevention and reduction initiatives.
• Maintain emergency preparedness plans tailored to aviation environments, including hangars, aircraft movement areas, and fuel-related operations.
• Fulfill Designated Employer Representative (DER) responsibilities, as applicable.
• Security Operations Management
• Oversee administration and maintenance of security technologies, including access control systems, cameras, and door hardware.
• Partner with IT and airport authorities to ensure security systems remain functional, compliant, and aligned with airport requirements.
• Coordinate with concierge and front desk teams to maintain alignment with security protocols, visitor management, badging processes, and airport access rules.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Perform safety risk assessments and support applicable components of the FAA aligned Safety Management System (SMS).
• Partner with the Director, Air Safety on crossover safety concerns and incident trends, recognizing the Director's full authority for product safety and FAA compliance.
• Ensure workplace safety processes effectively integrate with broader enterprise safety frameworks.
• Training & Capability Development
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to align and modernize EHS-related training across all locations.
• Support development and delivery of consistent, effective safety and security learning programs.
• Data, Reporting & Systems
• Manage digital EHS platforms used for tracking compliance activities, documenting reporting requirements, monitoring corrective actions, and generating safety/security performance metrics.
• Ensure accurate, timely data that enables informed, data-driven decision making.
• Leadership, Culture & HR Partnership
• Promote a proactive, regulation-aligned safety culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to provide routine employee and labor-relations coaching to leaders.
• Support timely and consistent resolution of workplace concerns while reinforcing expectations for safety, accountability, and operational integrity.

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Security Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in workplace safety, security operations, or EHS roles, ideally within aviation or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ATF, FAA, DOT, and relevant aviation safety standards.
• Experience managing safety audits, emergency preparedness, and security technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using digital EHS or security management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing cross-functional partners and developing team members.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ASP, CSP, CHSP, Certified Security Professional) preferred but not required.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!