Six years of experience in Safety within industrial or transportation settings.
Three years of leadership experience managing safety teams.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, Industrial Hygiene, and DOT/GHS regulations.
Experience developing and managing safety programs across multiple sites.
Clean, valid driver's license required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Advanced PC proficiency, particularly with Excel and data analysis.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the safety function across multiple U.S. locations.
Develop and continuously improve safety policies and procedures.
Drive consistent implementation of safety programs companywide.
Provide leadership to Safety Supervisors and establish accountability for safety initiatives.
Conduct site visits to assess safety operations and support program implementation.
Oversee audits and inspections to identify and resolve deficiencies.
Analyze safety data to implement corrective actions and prevent incidents.
Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee wellness programs.
Travel opportunities to various company locations.
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Seaboard Marine
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Safety within an industrial or transportation environment.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership role, to include managing safety teams.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), Industrial Hygiene (IH), DOT/GHS (Hazardous materials), and ergonomics.
Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs across multiple sites.
Must possess a clean, valid driver's license.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and with external regulatory bodies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
Advanced PC skills (Excel, reporting, dashboards, and data analysis).
Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks and audit readiness practices.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to travel domestically within the United States approximately 30% of the time to support business operations, attend meetings, and visit various company locations.
Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience working in Ocean Transportation or Maritime Shipping industry.
Experience managing Hazmat programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and oversee the safety function across U.S. locations, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety and support safety-related policies and procedures.
Drive consistent implementation of safety programs across all locations.
Provide leadership and direction to Safety Supervisors and team members, ensuring accountability and effective execution of safety initiatives.
Oversee multi-site safety operations, including conducting site visits to assess conditions and support program implementation.
Lead and oversee audits, inspections, and on-site evaluations, ensuring deficiencies are identified and resolved.
Analyze data and trends to identify risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Lead accident prevention efforts and oversee incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Develop and oversee safety training programs, including supervisor and new hire training.
Conducts regular visits to operational areas to engage with employees, observe work practices, and reinforce a strong safety culture across all sites.
Actively participates in field operations and partners with operations leadership to ensure alignment between safety protocols and operational practices, providing real-time guidance and collaborating with teams to address risks and improve compliance.
Assist with the oversight of hazardous materials operations, including cargo handling, documentation, storage, transportation, and disposal.
Maintain compliance documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and support compliance communications.
Monitor regulatory changes and recommend improvements to programs and practices.
Coordinate emergency response activities and support incident management as needed.
Prepare and present safety performance reports and metrics to leadership.
Additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee is continuously required to walk, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit and stand.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
The employee must occasionally use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and smell.
The employee is occasionally required to climb steep stairs and access tight spaces.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions precisely.
Ability to work independently.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Position reports to Global Security & Compliance Director. Exercises full supervisory responsibility over Safety personnel across multiple locations, including Supervisors and related staff, with accountability for performance management, development, and execution of safety programs.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Evaluate and report safety hazards.
Immediately respond to and investigate any incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
Develop, enforce and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
Prepare and lead meetings and training sessions.
Be constantly aware of the safety of all employees, property and equipment.
CONDITIONS:
Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles; exposed to changing weather (temperature & humidity) and outdoor environments, during day and night shifts.
The employee travels domestically and locally as required per business needs, to support multi-site operations, including regular site visits to operational locations. Travel may include extended hours and occasional overnight stays as needed.
The employee occasionally works near moving trucks/equipment and/or mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
May be required to work on holidays and weekends as necessary.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
DISCLAIMER:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
About Seaboard Corporation
Seaboard Corporation is a diversified multinational agribusiness and transportation conglomerate with integrated operations in several industries. The company's primary businesses include pork production and processing, commodity merchandising, and ocean transportation. Seaboard Corporation also has interests in sugar production and power generation. The company operates in several countries across the Americas, Africa, and the Caribbean. Seaboard Corporation was founded in 1918 and went public in 1961.
