Openwater Seafood LLC is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety & Training Supervisor to lead workplace safety initiatives, employee training programs, and Workers' Compensation administration within our seafood processing facility.
The ideal candidate is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, possesses a strong safety background in manufacturing, food processing, warehouse, or industrial environments, and has a passion for developing employees while maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
This position plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, reducing workplace injuries, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering effective training programs throughout the organization.
Location: Orlando, FL
Salary: $65,000 annually + Monthly Performance Bonus
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays as needed
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Essential ResponsibilitiesSafety Leadership
- Lead and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace observations.
- Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Maintain OSHA logs and safety documentation.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, GMPs, and food safety requirements.
- Develop and implement safety initiatives to reduce injuries and improve workplace safety performance.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to address safety concerns and drive continuous improvement.
Workers' Compensation Administration
- Manage Workers' Compensation claims from initial reporting through claim resolution.
- Coordinate medical appointments, follow-up care, and return-to-work programs.
- Communicate with insurance carriers, medical providers, employees, and management regarding claims.
- Maintain accurate Workers' Compensation records and documentation.
- Assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor restricted duty and transitional work assignments.
Training & Employee Development
- Conduct safety onboarding.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs in both English and Spanish.
- Conduct refresher training and compliance training as required.
- Maintain employee training records and certifications.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and identify additional development needs.
- Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Prepare safety reports, metrics, and training reports.
- Track safety KPIs and training completion rates.
- Support regulatory inspections and audits.
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Occupational Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
- Experience conducting employee training and safety presentations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
- Experience in manufacturing, food processing, seafood processing, warehouse, or industrial environments preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or other safety certifications.
- Experience with food manufacturing, seafood processing, or cold-storage environments.
- Experience supporting food safety and GMP compliance programs.
- Knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
