Safety Manager-NV

The primary responsibility of this position is for the overall safety of all departments and end safety programs for Westward Seafoods. This position is based in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on board the Northern Victor.
Specific duties include:

• This position will review, update, create, and propose new safety programs for the company, including training programs, safety orientations, investigations, and equipment purchases.

• The Safety Manager will be responsible for supervision of the safety staff on the Northern Victor and will ensure that the staff is adequately trained and training is kept up to date.

• This position will work closely with the Plant Managers and management staff at all locations to create cooperative programs that increase employee awareness and motivation to have a safe workplace.

• This position works closely with the Vice President of Human Resources.

• Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and management of the company health and safety programs, and is an advisor to senior management on the current status of the programs and proposed changes to increase the strength of the safety program.

• Work closely with the Plant Managers, Chief Engineers, Production Management, and WSI hired consultants to create and implement a safety program to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.

• The Safety Manager will identify and give full appraisal regarding hazardous conditions and practices.

• Recommend and initiate necessary control methods for accident prevention and reduction of claim losses.

• Oversees safety at all facilities to insure compliance with applicable statutes, state and federal laws, OSHA mandates, and company polices.

• Oversee the investigations of accidents and analyzes incident trends.

• Serves as the health and safety liaison to regulatory agencies, insurance companies, industry trade associations, and WSI hired consultants.

• Work with management team to establish goals and continually monitor the progress of all programs as it relates to the general health and safety of WSI employees.

• Insure WSI compliance with all safety regulations.

• This position will insure that information on the status of work related cases is forwarded to Wilton Adjustment Service claims administrator and the Director of Human Resources in a timely manner.

• The Safety Manager will attend regular claims review meetings with WSI's claims administrator and the Vice President of Human Resources.

• Responsible for hands on training of all levels of Safety Department employees and insure adequate supervision and evaluations of employees.

• Responsible for all department personnel, including hiring, firing, and coordinating with HR to maintain consistency with company policies and procedures.

• Monitor performance and provide prompt and objective supervision.

• Responsible for periodic assessment of training, drills and exercises, and emergency response.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee must climb stairs and ladders and negotiate catwalks and scaffolding.

• The employee must negotiate narrow accesses between operating machinery.

• The employee works in close proximity to mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

• Employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The noise level in the plant requires hearing protection and/or other personal safety equipment, including eye protection.

• The employee is exposed to seafood products and fish processing waste, including fish and shellfish wastes.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in general safety, marine safety, industrial hygiene, medical surveillance, and root-cause incident investigation techniques.

• Must be able to read, and write in English, and possess the ability to follow both verbal and written Instruction.

• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements for federal, state &local agencies.

• Experience in a marine environment a plus.

• Effective communication and writing skills.

• Proven supervisory experience and training skills.

• Familiarity with shore-based seafood processing is desired.

Additional Notes

• WSI has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol.

• A Background check is performed on all new hires and re-hires.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

• First ninety (90) days of employment is considered Probationary.

• Must be proficient in the ability to understand, speak, write and read the English language.

• Must be able to identify, correct and report Safety Hazards.

• Must be able to reside and work in a Multi-Cultural Environment being able to get along with people from many various backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time