Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Trane Italia • Trenton, NJ

2d • $89,700 - $127,925 • Onsite

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, this role manages Workers’ Compensation, Medical Surveillance, Industrial Hygiene, and related health and safety programs. It requires at least 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 position serves as a resource for employee health and safety information, coaches teams and individuals on EH&S activities, and helps develop and achieve EH&S goals. It performs, administers, or coordinates programs including 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, ergonomic assessments, medical clearance processes, and Drug & Alcohol Testing.

This is an on-site role, five days per week. The position involves office and medical department work, as well as exposure to varied physical conditions, including noise and indoor and outdoor environments with temperature changes. The role requires the ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to work overtime if required.

Requirements

• Medical or first aid certification or experience; the role requires at least one of these.
• Basic knowledge of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Desire to work in an industrial setting.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently within established processes and procedures.
• Ability to lead and 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, respectful workplace.
• Experience with the 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.
• 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 to, 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 work such as reading, writing, and analyzing, and for assessing accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness or making general observations.

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 Workers’ Compensation claims with the insurance carrier, including incident reporting, information collection, employee work accommodations, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with accident or 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 as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform, administer, or coordinate health and safety programs, including medical assessments, first aid, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and program data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Act as a resource for employee health and safety procedures, guidelines, and standards; coach teams and individuals on EH&S tasks and activities.
• Assist in developing and achieving EH&S goals.
• 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 supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed