The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Production Safety (NYC/US) DET
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment and media enterprise, and they are seeking a Senior Manager, Production Safety to provide regional leadership and operational oversight for production safety across its physical productions and events in the U.S. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and integrating safety strategies across productions.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Production Safety Managers in region
Provide mentorship, training, and performance oversight to safety staff
Develop a talent pool of Production Safety Advisors in region
Conduct regular site visits to ensure safety standards are upheld and productions remain on schedule
Support team members in prioritizing tasks across multiple concurrent projects
Oversee technical safety guidance during all phases of production: pre-prep, prep, shoot, and strike
Pilot new technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
Establish and monitor KPIs for safety and sustainability; provide updates to leadership
Implement safety policies and programs aligned with federal and local standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDNY)
Conduct and oversee field safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Analyze audit findings and trends; develop action plans and training improvements
Ensure compliance with occupational hygiene, environmental regulations, and sustainability goals
Oversee delivery of safety inductions and training sessions for crew members
Ensure consistency in Injury, Illness, Prevention Program (IIPP) education and occupational health and safety training across productions
Support development of training materials and digital learning tools
Supervise the vetting and appointment of qualified safety advisors and technical consultants
Liaise with external safety, hygiene, and engineering resources as needed
Lead investigations and reporting of injuries and incidents
Interface with regulators and ensure proper documentation and follow-up
Partner with Studio Stakeholders such as Physical Production, Legal, Labor Relations, HR, Risk Management, and Governmental Affairs on safety-related matters
Liaise with landlords and facilities teams to understand site-specific safety needs
Represent TWDC in industry forums and regulatory engagements
Contribute to regional safety strategy in collaboration with the Director
Monitor production safety KPIs and ensure business continuity through risk control
Influence safety culture across all levels of production
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in production safety in media (TV, film, studio, or theatre), including team leadership and field safety operations
3+ Year of leadership experience (director reporting) required
Proven ability to implement safety programs, manage audits, and lead incident investigations
Experience in technical writing and development of training materials
Strong knowledge of U.S. safety regulations including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and environmental compliance
The ability to travel 25% both locally and internationally with short notice
Candidates are required to reside within a reasonable proximity to our office located at 7th Hudson Square, New York City
Bachelor's degree in safety, Engineering, Risk Management, Environmental Management, or related field or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Experience with international productions and cross-border safety logistics
Familiarity with SPFX, stunts, rigging, and other high-risk production environments
Certifications such as CIH, CSP, ARM, or equivalent
Proficiency in digital systems (e.g., AirTable, Microsoft Suite, LMS, project management tools)
Master's degree in environmental management, Health & Safety, or related field
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
The full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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