Job Summary: The Senior Safety Manager will join a high-performing team of safety professionals delivering innovative, industry-leading safety assessments and practical solutions across a defined geographic region. The primary responsibility of this role is to engage Member executives, operational leaders, and safety teams to strengthen safety culture, enhance accountability, and improve performance.
This role requires frequent interaction with regionally based Members in the Pacific Northwest region, supporting the development and execution of safety management systems, cultural initiatives, and risk reduction strategies. The ultimate objective is to advance Signal’s mission of achieving an incident-free workplace where employees return home safely each day.
Responsibilities:
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Interface with Signal Members to provide high-quality safety program support and guidance
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Engage executives, managers, and front-line personnel to drive safety ownership and accountability
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Deliver structured safety and leadership training programs at Member facilities, including both field-level and executive-level sessions
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Facilitate safety workshops, toolbox meetings, and leadership engagements designed to improve performance and cultural alignment
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Adapt training methods to effectively engage both craft workers and senior leadership teams
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Conduct on-site safety visits, assessments, and evaluations, providing practical solutions to mitigate identified risks
June 2026
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Analyze safety data, loss trends, and operational risks to support targeted improvement strategies
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Support Members in strengthening and sustaining safety management systems and cultural initiatives
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Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting diverse Member needs
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Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to travel by vehicle or air as required
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Travel approximately 35-40 percent, including domestic overnight travel
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Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and Member-sensitive information
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Participate in corporate and safety team initiatives and special projects as assigned
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Performs related job duties as required.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 3+ years (or Associate’s with 4+ years) relevant experience
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Maritime industry experience required (e.g., shipyards, terminals)
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Strong knowledge of safety systems, regulations, and risk management
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Skilled in influencing, coaching, and presenting to diverse audiences
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Professional safety certifications such as CSP, ASP, or equivalent preferred
Key Skills:
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Leadership and safety culture development
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Communication and stakeholder engagement
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Data analysis and problem-solving
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Practical field application of safety practices
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience) plus annual discretionary target bonus