Occupational Health Lead

Opella•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com . About the job: The Occupational Health (OH) Lead will provide critical support to the Manufacturing and Supply (M&S) operations across the Opella Chattanooga sites. He/she will be responsible for delivering and overseeing proactive occupational health programs in order to achieve a healthy and safe work environment. Additionally, as a member of the HSE Team he/she will provide guidance and leadership support on all HSE initiatives for ensuring a top performing HSE culture.

Requirements

BS or BA in Nursing, Exercise Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field.
At least Five (5) years of experience in occupational health, workers compensation administration, athletic training, and/or health and safety.
Current CPR/AED certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have proven record for identifying, defining, and problem solving
Must have experience working cross functionally within a corporate environment
Must have experience in applying OSHA injury and illness standards, workers compensation insurance reporting, and external vendor management
Working knowledge of risk management and other OSHA standards
Working knowledge of behavior based safety programs
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, function, and delivery of all occupational health programs across all Opella Chattanooga M&S sites
Serve as medical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Occupational/employee health matters to all stakeholders
Evaluate and manage all work-related injuries and illnesses as appropriate in coordination with HSE and M&S Leadership to ensure an efficient return to work
Manage the relationship with Opella’s workers compensation insurance carrier to ensure timely reporting, closure of cases, and document management
Maintain the site’s OSHA log with routine updates and review with the HSE Team
Manage the relationship with external clinic partner for all preventive and injury care services
Collaborate with HSE on industrial hygiene data, medical surveillance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and proactive exercise programs
Provide medical guidance to the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
Conduct frequent site visits to evaluate work activities and environment for potential occupational health risks
Partner with M&S Leadership across the sites on a routine basis to establish an occupational health leadership presence
Partner with HSE, People and Culture (P&C), Legal, and M&S Leadership for ADA accommodations, short or long-term disability return-to-work, FMLA matters, and the fit-for-duty program
Partner with P&C on the site employee wellness program to include annual flu-shot clinics and routine wellbeing communications
As a member of the HSE Team, contribute to the development, implementation, and sustainability of the organizational strategy