Overview Summary: The Health & Safety Director will manage and streamline all safety accident prevention and regulatory compliance practices into a cohesive occupational safety program across multiple divisions. The Director will lead the MBUU strategy, vision, and culture for the organization in concert with management; planning, directing, and implementing organizational safety, environmental and health programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This position will also oversee risk management and workers’ compensation programs, including ensuring timely processing of workers’ compensation claims. Responsibilities Develop, organize, implement, and evaluate corporate risk management programs and OHS programs and procedures.

Ensure compliance with related federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Develop processes/strategies for EHS programs and initiatives.

Collaborate with functional team leads and establish business partnerships.

Monitor effectiveness of EHS programs, training, and procedures within the organization.

Provide leadership, guidance, and program consultation in the interpretation and application of safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Manage workers’ compensation claims; coordinate with personnel and third-party administrators to resolve claims in the best interests of involved parties.

Review, direct, and coordinate efforts related to claims processing and resolution.

Analyze incident/accident data to identify trends and hazardous conditions and develop policy revisions as needed.

Develop and coordinate implementation of new and revised programs with business line EHS and operations management.

Partner with divisional leaders to develop safety initiatives and communicate EHS performance and initiatives to management.

Participate in yearly planning activities for the department, establishing KPIs for safety managers to evaluate progress.

Supervise WC claims management; coordinate return-to-work and light-duty assignments with local management teams.

Interface with physicians, WC nurses, attorneys, and management staff to manage individual cases and maintain documentation.

Develop, implement, and maintain workers’ compensation policies and procedures; contribute to budgeting and liability assessment; support claim settlements discussions.

Stay informed on trends in workers’ compensation administration and regulatory issues at state and federal levels.

Identify, evaluate, and mitigate losses with cost containment strategies.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in health and safety, risk management, business administration, workers’ compensation, or closely related field.

Proven leadership and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; self-starter with minimal supervision.

Practical knowledge in leading and managing processes, projects, and programs within the Health and Safety field.

Five years of progressive experience in a corporate or multi-site management role.

Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Travel required 50-75%.

Additional Information Physical Demands: Typical 10+ hour workdays; safety glasses and closed-toe shoes required on production floor. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Work Environment: Travel and on-site work as required.

Competencies: Teamwork, Motivation, Quality, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability.

Job Details Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Shipbuilding

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