Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Trane Technologies • Trenton, NJ

1d • 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. The manager serves as a resource for employee health and safety information, coaches teams and individuals, and helps develop and achieve EH&S goals.

The position performs, administers, or coordinates programs and activities including medical assessments, first aid care, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and plant data collection, analysis, and reporting. Programs include Workers’ Compensation, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, the Employee Voluntary First Responders Team, ergonomics and assessments, medical clearance processes, and Drug & Alcohol Testing.

The role is on-site five days a week. It includes general office management of the Medical Department and leadership of contracted staff. The manager conducts program reviews and audits, coordinates claims management with the Workers’ Compensation carrier, supports incident investigations and training, and contributes to continuous improvement and management reporting. The position requires the ability to meet the listed physical demands and work overtime if required.

Requirements

• Medical or first aid certification or experience is required at minimum.
• Basic knowledge of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Desire to work in an industrial setting.
• 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 environment.
• 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, 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 assessing accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in a related field.
• Medical certification or experience.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for implementing the EH&S management system and supporting facility compliance with applicable environmental and occupational safety and health regulations.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation, Medical Surveillance, Industrial Hygiene, and related health and safety programs.
• Perform, administer, or coordinate medical assessments, first aid care, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene monitoring, and plant data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage programs including Workers’ Compensation, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, the Employee Voluntary First Responders Team, ergonomics, medical clearance processes, and Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• Manage general office operations of the Medical Department and serve as 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 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 at the direction of the supervisor.
• Perform duties in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on 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