Safety Manager (LA & MS Locations Available)

Bollinger Shipyards; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the organization’s safety programs across facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture where safety is integral to daily operations.

The role provides leadership to the safety team, partners with operations leadership, and develops strategies to reduce risk, improve compliance, and enhance employee engagement in workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing/shipbuilding/heavy industrial environments.
• Prior leadership experience managing direct report employees.
• Experience leading safety programs across multiple locations.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and maritime safety practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Certifications such as CSP/ASP/CIH or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Safety professionals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry best practices.
• Develop and enhance safety management systems, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Analyze injury, incident, near miss, and inspection data to identify trends.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct workplace audits, inspections, and safety observations.
• Manage Industrial Hygiene program and workplace monitoring.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs.
• Monitor safety metrics and report to leadership.
• Support QHSE initiatives and lead improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Partnerships

Data-driven

Organizational

Collaborative

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety/Environmental Health & Safety/Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Position Overview

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading the organization’s safety programs across facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture where safety is integrated into daily operations. This position provides leadership to the safety team, partners closely with operations leadership, and develops strategies that reduce risk, improve compliance, and strengthen employee engagement in workplace safety.

Job Title

Safety Manger

Location

Multiple locations Available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Safety professionals, fostering a strong culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
• Interpret, communicate, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance safety management systems, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead and oversee incident investigations, identify root causes, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze injury, incident, near miss, and inspection data to identify trends, mitigate systemic risks, and drive continuous improvements.
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to proactively conduct risk assessments, identify workplace hazards, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Direct workplace audits, inspections, and behavioral safety observations to strengthen compliance and improve overall safety performance.
• Manage and enhance the Industrial Hygiene program through assessments, workplace monitoring, and evaluations.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs that build employee capability and reinforce safe work practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key safety performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Support Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) initiatives and lead improvement efforts.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, shipbuilding, heavy industrial, construction, or related environments required.
• Prior leadership experience managing direct report employees required.
• Previous experience leading and developing company-wide safety programs across multiple locations required.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and maritime industry safety practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH or similar) preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to build partnerships across operations and support functions.
• Data-driven decision making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive working relationships.

Equal Opportunity

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.