Safety Manager

Merima is a global leader in shipbuilding interior projects, delivering world-class solutions across international shipyards. With our own in-house production facilities, we combine craftsmanship, innovation, and precision to build the interiors of tomorrow’s cruise ships. Our values—Persistence, Cooperation, Wellbeing, Continuous Development, and Integrity—guide everything we do. 

The Role
We are now looking for an experienced Safety Manager with a clear focus on occupational safety. This role is key in ensuring safe working practices and the wellbeing of our people in shipyards and in-house production facilities worldwide. 

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement an occupational safety strategy in line with our operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with international workplace safety standards (e.g. ISO 45001, OSHA) and local regulations.
• Carry out risk assessments, audits, and lead incident investigations.
• Deliver engaging health & safety training and strengthen a culture of wellbeing.
• Lead change management initiatives to embed safety into daily operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, in-house production teams, and HR to make occupational safety a natural part of everyday work.

What you bring

• Proven experience in occupational safety management in construction site environments – ideally shipbuilding, heavy construction, or other large-scale industrial projects.
• Solid knowledge of international occupational health & safety standards (e.g. ISO 45001, OSHA).
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Fluency in Finnish and English; other languages are an advantage.

Who you are

• Persistent in driving occupational safety excellence.
• A cooperative team player who builds trust across borders.
• A promoter of workplace wellbeing.
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Guided by integrity in every decision.

What we offer

• A chance to shape occupational safety processes with full ownership and real impact.
• A diverse, international team and positive work environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for professional growth within a top-tier company.
• Flexible working arrangements.

This recruitment process is handled in collaboration with Staffpoint Professionals, but the employment contract will be signed directly with Merima. The role is permanent and based in Turku or Helsinki, Finland. The Safety Manager will report to Vice President, Project Operations.

Interested to join MERIMA? If so, submit your application at www.staffpoint.fi along with your CV and salary request as soon as possible. We will start screening the applications and interviewing suitable candidates already during the application period. Please note, that we do not accept applications via email due to GDPR regulations. All applications should be submitted through Staffpoint’s website.