Vice President, Safety & Quality

Anglo--eastern-Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Global leadership role

Professional development & mentorship

Job summary

Anglo-Eastern Group seeks a strategic Vice President, Quality & Safety to lead the global QHSE functions across managed fleets and shore operations. You will ensure ISM/ISM code compliance, drive continuous improvement, and oversee audits, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

The role demands extensive maritime regulatory knowledge, senior leadership experience in safety and quality, and a track record of implementing robust QHSE programs across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Safety Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive maritime cruise sector industry experience, including senior leadership responsibilities within Quality, Safety, Compliance, or Operational Management.
• Extensive knowledge of international maritime regulations, industry standards, and management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading global teams and managing complex organizational and operational risks.
• Strong track record in regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional certifications related to quality, safety, auditing, or risk management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global QHSE function across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable international maritime regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and flag state requirements.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
• Direct global audit programs, inspections, assessments, and fleet assurance reviews.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
• Develop, mentor, and lead QHSE leadership teams globally to foster engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to measure and improve safety and quality performance across the fleet.
• Represent the organization with clients, regulatory authorities, classification societies, and industry stakeholders on matters relating to quality, safety, environmental management, and compliance.
• Serve as the Company's Designated Person Ashore (DPA), maintaining direct access to executive management and monitoring the safe operation of vessels and implementation of the Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
• Serve as a permanent member of the Company's Crisis Management Team and provide QHSE leadership during marine emergencies, major incidents, casualties, and business continuity events.
• Lead and coordinate periodic management reviews of the QHSE management systems, presenting performance trends, significant findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management action.
• Maintain executive governance of the Company's Safety and Quality Management Systems, including policy direction, controlled manual development, approval of amendments, implementation, and continual improvement.
• Provide executive oversight of fleet and office risk assessment and Management of Change processes, ensuring operational, technical, regulatory, and organizational risks are evaluated and appropriately controlled.
• Monitor forthcoming changes to maritime rules, regulations, conventions, and industry requirements; assess their implications and ensure timely implementation across the fleet and shore organization.

Skills

Quality mgmt systems (QMS)

Safety mgmt systems (ISM Code)

Maritime regulatory compliance

Fleet governance

Auditing (internal/external)

Operational risk management

ISO standards (9001/14001/45001)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies / Marine Engineering / Nautical Science / Safety Management / Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications in quality, safety, auditing, risk management advantageous

Job description

The Vice President, Quality & Safety is responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance, and oversight of Anglo-Eastern's global Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance (QHSE) functions. The role ensures the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the global QHSE function across the managed fleet and shore-based operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable international maritime regulations, including ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC, and flag state requirements.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems and Safety Management Systems.
• Direct global audit programs, inspections, assessments, and fleet assurance reviews.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive enterprise-wide risk management initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.
• Develop, mentor, and lead QHSE leadership teams globally to foster engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to measure and improve safety and quality performance across the fleet.
• Represent the organization with clients, regulatory authorities, classification societies, and industry stakeholders on matters relating to quality, safety, environmental management, and compliance.
• Serve as the Company's Designated Person Ashore (DPA), maintaining direct access to executive management and monitoring the safe operation of vessels and implementation of the Safety Management System in accordance with the ISM Code.
• Serve as a permanent member of the Company's Crisis Management Team and provide QHSE leadership during marine emergencies, major incidents, casualties, and business continuity events.
• Lead and coordinate periodic management reviews of the QHSE management systems, presenting performance trends, significant findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management action.
• Maintain executive governance of the Company's Safety and Quality Management Systems, including policy direction, controlled manual development, approval of amendments, implementation, and continual improvement.
• Provide executive oversight of fleet and office risk assessment and Management of Change processes, ensuring operational, technical, regulatory, and organizational risks are evaluated and appropriately controlled.
• Monitor forthcoming changes to maritime rules, regulations, conventions, and industry requirements; assess their implications and ensure timely implementation across the fleet and shore organization.

Key Skills and Capabilities

Technical skills

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Safety Management Systems (ISM Code)
• Maritime Regulatory Compliance
• Fleet Assurance and Governance
• Internal and External Auditing
• Operational Risk Management
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 Standards

Professional skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Team Development and Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Professional Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Safety Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive maritime cruise sector industry experience, including senior leadership responsibilities within Quality, Safety, Compliance, or Operational Management.
• Extensive knowledge of international maritime regulations, industry standards, and management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading global teams and managing complex organizational and operational risks.
• Strong track record in regulatory compliance, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional certifications related to quality, safety, auditing, or risk management are advantageous.

We aim to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is nurtured, and you are able contribute to shaping the future of the maritime industry and keeping the world connected. This meaningful and rewarding role provides:

• A unique opportunity to work with a global company with a family feel, who is a recognized leader in ship management
• Development and mentorship to support your professional aspirations
• A culture of professional excellence, employee care, well-being and fun
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

We believe in the potential of our team members and are dedicated to fostering careers, not just jobs.