Occupational Health Programs Specialist

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Occupational Health Programs Specialist ensures technical and behavioral compliance with health and safety laws and regulations and drives activities that support a safe and healthy workplace. The role conducts health and safety inspections and assessments, manages workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes, supports health-related policies and training, and tracks health metrics and compliance. The position is full-time, exempt, and works core business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for safe and secure operations that protect people, data, property, and institutions.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
Active listening and speaking skills, including understanding others, asking appropriate questions, and conveying information effectively.
Critical thinking skills, including using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions and approaches.
Complex problem-solving skills, including identifying problems, evaluating options, and implementing solutions.
Reading comprehension sufficient to understand work-related documents.
Ability to frequently move about a 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

Inspect First Aid/AED cabinets and ensure equipment is stocked and functional.
Administer Workers’ Compensation claims and the Return to Work/Light Duty Program.
Conduct industrial hygiene inspections involving 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 in information sharing and recordkeeping.
Work with the Program Coordinator to develop and deliver 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.