Occupational Health Programs Specialist

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Health Systems Specialist works within the Environmental Health & Safety Team to ensure technical and behavioral compliance with health and safety laws and regulations and to support activities that promote a safe and healthy workplace. The position administers health programs, conducts inspections and assessments, tracks health-related metrics, supports policy and training efforts, and contributes to continuous improvement. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role reports directly to the Health & Environmental Unit Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in health care administration or industrial hygiene.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, regulations, agency rules, and related government processes.
Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for promoting public safety and security.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including needs assessment, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
Active listening and speaking skills.
Critical-thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to assess solutions and approaches.
Complex problem-solving skills, including reviewing information, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
Reading comprehension skills for work-related documents.
Ability to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, office environments, and production areas, and occasionally ascend or descend stairs.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to position oneself to file documents in the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
Ability to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental safety and health, health care administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct First Aid/AED cabinet inspections and ensure equipment is stocked and functional.
Administer Workers’ Compensation claims and the Return to Work/Light Duty Program.
Conduct Industrial Hygiene inspections covering air, noise, and radiation, and ensure OSHA/TOSHA compliance.
Conduct ergonomic assessments and annual hearing tests.
Work with the Program Coordinator to update and implement health-related policies.
Track health-related metrics in EHS software.
Ensure HIPAA compliance for information sharing and recordkeeping.
Work with the Program Coordinator to develop and conduct health-related training through in-person and LMS methods.
Ensure Bloodborne Pathogen compliance.
Participate in Gemba walks throughout the facility.
Administer health-related KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Participate in the design, setup, and implementation of new health equipment and processes.
Administer the site-wide Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.