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Safety Manager, Merima Oy

Safety Manager, Merima Oy

MerimaHelsinki, Uusimaa, Suomi
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

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.

    For more information about the job please contact Vice President John Forsell, tel. , on Thursday-Friday, 25.-26.9.2025 at 10 : 00 am - 14 : 00 pm and Tuesday 30.9.2025 at 9 : 00 am - 16 : 00 pm.

    Interested in joining MERIMA? If so, submit your application at along with your CV and salary request as soon as possible. We will start screening applications and interviewing suitable candidates 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.

    Merima

    Merima has been for 35+ years providing solutions for every aspect of interior shipbuilding. Merima’s services include comprehensive turnkey supply projects, tailored solutions for unique needs and refurbishment for renewal and renovation of areas. World-class project directors, established best practices, and over 35 years of experience in shipbuilding means we find solutions for even the most demanding projects and on tight schedules. We stand by our promise of being a quality and dependable partner. We manage every detail of project management in interior shipbuilding– design, procurement, technical know-how, material knowledge, industry regulations, production and installation.

    We are currently involved in building world class cruise ships in Turku (Icon of the Seas series), Germany and France, as well as developing a global interior ship refurbishment business. Our speciality is to deliver the most complex interior projects such as building theaters, water parks and other entertainment areas in the latest cruise ships operated by world renowned global cruise liners.

    At Merima, we have more than 100 professionals working in our different locations. Our employees are motivated, passionate professionals and our work is based on a strong team spirit and continuous development. Our encouraging and flexible work community is comprised of highly trained professionals united by a passion for shipbuilding. At Merima, we are bound together by an unshakable team spirit that extends to every employee, regardless of their role or position.

    We aim to be the best workplace by promoting common goals, continuous development and investment in employee experience. It is important to us that our employees are committed and happy. Our hierarchy is low and the most important thing for us is that the team works well together.

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