The Walt Disney Company · 1 month ago
Director, Production Safety (UCAN) DE
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Director of Production Safety to oversee the safety strategy and operations for physical productions in the U.S. and Canada. This role involves managing the Production Safety team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop safety policies and risk management strategies.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing production safety team
Foster a culture of safety, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Oversee talent development and succession planning
Collaborate with the VP of Production Safety to guide safety strategy across all Disney-associated entities
Collaborate with the Director of Production Safety (EMEA) for global alignment on safety programs, protocols and initiatives
Develop and implement global safety programs and policies for productions and corporate facilities
Provide oversight of third-party commissioned productions and event safety
Provide safety oversight of the Disney Theatrical Group (DTG)
Conduct data analysis on injury and incident trends to develop proactive preventative initiatives across productions
Organize and lead safety strategy meetings with Studio Stakeholders to develop and improve safety standards, programs and initiatives across all productions
Oversee auditing and inspection procedures across programs and productions
Strategize for safety advisor support in key filming locations
Provide oversight of high-hazard risk assessments and lead the development of proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard cast, crew and production operations
Conduct high-hazard risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Liaise with production management and department heads to assess the need for additional training or other support
Identify and operationalize risk mitigation measures on all productions
Surface relevant issues to enhance team awareness and escalate when required
Flag issues, build awareness, and escalate as needed
Manage internal working groups and include cross-functional partners in the authoring, reviewing, and implementation of safety documentation
Monitor compliance with local and national legislation
Represent Disney on industry safety committees and organizations, union, and legislative forums
Interface with production executives on a regular basis to ensure studio expectations, standards and policies are being met
Work with department heads and cross-functional partners to identify and address potential hazards
Act as a strategic liaison with regulatory agencies, representing production management to ensure regulatory interactions are managed effectively and requirements are met
Contribute to enterprise risk management by identifying emerging risks and aligning safety strategies with business objectives
Maintain and utilize safety management systems and risk registers
Expertise in effectively managing and operationalizing risk on productions and other safety-related activities
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience working in global safety operations or related field
5+ years of safety management experience in media (TV, film, studio, or theater)
5+ years of proven leadership experience managing mid-to-large teams across multiple regions
Strong operational and technical expertise in production safety
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Proficiency in safety management systems and data analysis tools
Safety certification or equivalent professional development (e.g., CIH, CSP, ARM)
Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA, WorkSafe BC and Ministry of Labor Ontario regulations
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time on short notice
This role requires onsite work at our Burbank; CA office and candidates must live within a reasonable distance
Bachelor's degree in safety, Allied Health, Safety Engineering, Risk Management, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with international safety regulations and cross-border production logistics
Background in environmental compliance, business continuity, and climate risk
Experience with safety database development and enterprise risk systems
Familiarity with SPFX, stunts, and high-risk production environments
Master's degree in safety or related field
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
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
H1B Sponsorship
The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (83)
2024 (63)
2023 (96)
2022 (130)
2021 (30)
2020 (40)
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
2026-01-08
2026-01-07
Company data provided by crunchbase