Maritime Safety & Compliance Leader

TOTE Maritime; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTE Maritime is seeking a Manager of Compliance and Safety to lead safety and compliance initiatives at Jacksonville operations. The role focuses on implementing and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS) across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 37301 frameworks.

Responsibilities include auditing contractors, driving safety training, and coordinating with Saltchuk and sister companies on enterprise-wide programs. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety and compliance preferred.
• Five or more years of maritime or vessel experience preferred.
• Understanding of marine transportation and marine terminal operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to influence at all levels.
• Ability to travel as needed and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of safety strategies to reduce injuries.
• Audit stevedore contractors and safety initiatives across entities.
• Manage records retention services and activities.
• Promote a safety culture through training and recognition.
• Develop goals and priorities for Safety/Compliance functions.
• Oversee IMS programs and organizational safety budgets.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to integrate safety priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and compliance

Five or more years maritime or vessel experience

Understanding of marine transportation operations

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Origami)

Job description

TOTE Maritime is seeking a Manager of Compliance and Safety to lead safety and compliance initiatives at Jacksonville operations. The role focuses on implementing and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS) across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 37301 frameworks.

Responsibilities include auditing contractors, driving safety training, and coordinating with Saltchuk and sister companies on enterprise-wide programs. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.