Safety and Occupational Health Manager
About The Position
The Safety & Occupational Health Manager shares responsibility for implementing the EH&S management system to meet business objectives and support facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety and health regulations. Under general direction, the manager oversees Workers’ Compensation, Medical Surveillance, Industrial Hygiene, and related health and safety programs. The role requires medical or first aid certification or experience and the ability to perform routine work using established EH&S procedures and analytical or scientific methods. The manager serves as a resource for employee health and safety information, coaches teams and individuals on EH&S activities, and assists with developing and achieving EH&S goals. The position performs, administers, or coordinates medical assessments, first aid care, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and data collection, analysis, and reporting. Programs include Workers’ Compensation, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, the Employee Voluntary First Responders Team, ergonomics, medical clearance processes, and Drug & Alcohol Testing. This is an on-site position, five days per week. The role includes managing the Medical Department’s office and contracted staff, auditing programs, coordinating workers’ compensation claims and records, supporting incident investigations, delivering or coordinating training, and contributing to continuous improvement and management reporting. The employee must be willing to work overtime if required and meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Medical certification or experience is preferred; the role description states that medical or first aid certification or experience is required at minimum.
- Basic knowledge of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation requirements.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work independently within established processes and procedures.
- Ability to act as a leader, motivate a team, and provide constructive feedback to personnel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Ability to read and understand documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification and Hazardous Materials training.
- Willingness to work overtime if required.
- Willingness and ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including wearing safety equipment, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing or walking for extended periods.
- Ability to climb, kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and lift.
- Ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Visual acuity for close activities such as reading, writing, and analyzing, and for observing work accuracy and thoroughness.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree in a related field.
- Medical certification or experience.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Responsibilities
- Manage general office operations for the Medical Department and serve as the on-site leader of contracted staff.
- Conduct periodic reviews and audits of related programs to assess compliance and identify improvement actions.
- Manage the department Skills Matrix to ensure staff compliance and capability.
- Coordinate with the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier on claims, including incident reporting, information collection, employee work accommodations, and recordkeeping.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations under the direction of on-site EHS professionals.
- Conduct or coordinate instructor-led training on related EHS topics.
- Support continuous improvement of EHS programs.
- Collect data for management reporting at the supervisor’s direction.
- Act as a resource for employee health and safety information, including procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Coach teams and individuals on EH&S tasks and activities and assist in developing and achieving EH&S goals.
- Perform, administer, or coordinate medical assessments, first aid care, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and related data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Perform all duties in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) matching.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
