Safety Management System (SMS) Lead

Safety Management System (SMS) Lead

Description

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We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Summary of job description

• Act as the focal point for the safety management system (SMS) for Bell Textron Canada (design, manufacturing, maintenance, operations).
• Conduct and lead root cause/corrective action analysis for safety related issues.
• Participate in the SMS regulatory framework discussions and updates.
• Ownership of the BTCL SMS related policies and procedures, maintain, update and create as required. Approvals of the BTI SMS policies and procedures.
• Interact with the air authorities and other OEM’s and suppliers in the SMS journey to ensure the continued regulatory acceptance of the Bell SMS (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Provide mentorship to company leadership to promote the continued growth of a positive safety culture.
• Maintain, record and provide SMS training to BTCL workforce and leadership.
• Manage, coordinate and investigate the SMS reporting and database.
• Ensure implementation and follow up of SMS corrective and preventive actions.
• Report SMS metrics and KPI’s to the accountable executive and BTI on the SMS health. Present SMS metrics and updates periodically to Bell leadership and employees.
• Maintain an active SMS committee.
• Provide SMS communications.
• Participate in the service difficulty reporting (SDR) committee.
• Lead, monitor and participate in SMS just culture (JC) investigations related to product safety and complete investigation reports. Provide JC coaching and training to committee and management.
• Perform and maintain the safety risk management (SRM) and analysis.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the SMS.
• Participate in SMS meetings, human factors council and consolidated safety council
• Minimum required qualifications

Education

• BS in a technical science discipline preferred. Relevant industry experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the aerospace sector.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and TCCA regulations.
• Lead auditor certification is an asset.
• Experience in an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or other large manufacturing organization.
• Experience in root cause corrective action processes.
• Experience with Transport Canada and SMS regulations an asset.

Specific Skills

• Functional knowledge and/or experience of the commercial/military aerospace industry in Manufacturing, Maintenance or Inspection.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills & attention to details.
• Demonstration communication skills needed (oral and writing) in both official languages for top leadership, customers and air authorities.
• Demonstrated risk management and data analysis experience preferred.

Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.

Benefits of working at Bell Textron Canada

• Group benefits plan and Healthcare online service
• Retirement savings plan
• Average of 13 holidays/floating days
• Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
• Flexible schedule policy
• Educational assistance program
• Reimbursement program for fitness fees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

Bell Textron Canada Ltee adheres to the principles of Employment Equity. We welcome applications from women, aboriginal people