Director, Production Safety (UCAN) DE at The Walt Disney Company

Burbank, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media ProductionIndustries

Requirements

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 assessment

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Team LeadershipTalent DevelopmentSafety StrategyRisk AssessmentCompliance ManagementData AnalysisAuditingIncident ManagementPolicy DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationMentorshipSuccession Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What does the Director, Production Safety role report to?

The role reports to the VP of Production Safety.

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership skills are required for this role?

The role requires skills in leading and developing a high-performing production safety team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and overseeing talent development and succession planning.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The culture emphasizes safety, mentorship, and continuous improvement within a high-performing production safety team.