Senior Manager, Safety

Job ID 10111832 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Feb. 11, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

The Senior Manager, Safety provides strategic direction and daily oversight to the salaried cast members involved in developing, implementing, and sustaining essential safety programs within designated business areas. This role necessitates the application of sound technical judgment in directing the identification, assessment, analysis, and resolution of a broad spectrum of safety issues across various businesses.

The Senior Manager, Safety reports directly to the Director, Safety Services and leads a team of approximately 10 to 15 safety professionals.

What You Will Do

On any given day, as a Senior Manager, Safety, you might:

Deliver results by leading the team in formulating strategies to eliminate or minimize loss exposures and enhance compliance within the assigned business sector.
Oversee the implementation of safety programs, conduct job task analyses, analyze injury and illness trend data, evaluate safety performance, and identify opportunities for improvement in safety outcomes.
Define team responsibilities and assignments and approve annual member strategies.
Delegate work tasks, offer leadership, compile and synthesize team feedback to develop recommended action plans, and analyze data and trends to foster incident reduction and hazard mitigation.
Enhance performance by reviewing relevant materials (rules, codes, laws, and standards) and sharing industry best practices.
Serve as the primary liaison for client senior executives.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety standards, facilitating the resolution of complex issues beyond established regulations.
Collaborate effectively with all levels of leadership and employees, including in a matrix-style organizational structure.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

A minimum of 10 years of industrial safety experience in a related field (e.g., petrochemical, construction, maintenance, manufacturing, hospitality, entertainment/theatrical, transportation, distribution/warehouse).
Familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry standards, specifically Cal OSHA.
Proficiency in utilizing analytics to identify trends.
Project management experience.
Professional creativity and comfort in solving problems outside one’s primary area of expertise.
Experience thriving in environments that require adaptability and navigating ambiguity.
A strong background in planning, prioritization, and organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in conflict resolution and managing challenging situations.
Robust consultative experience and proficiency in guiding decisions within a collaborative context.
Experience in delivering training and presentations.
Proven ability to independently or lead a team in achieving above-average incident reduction results through targeted safety strategies and tactics.

Preferred Qualifications

It would be great if you also have:

Foundational knowledge in ergonomic assessments, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, or food safety.
Experience in leading teams with direct reports.
Proficiency in bilingual communication.

Education

Required Education

4-year college degree

Preferred Education

A four-year degree in Occupational or Construction Safety or Safety Engineering is preferred.
An advanced degree in Occupational or Construction Safety or Safety Engineering is also highly regarded.
Relevant certifications such as CSP, CIH, or PE are desirable.

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The hiring range for this position in California is $151,000.00-$202,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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