What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health Manager position at RICELAND FOODS INC?
Occupational Health Manager
Job Location: T & E Center Stuttgart, AR.
Reports To: CHRO
Direct Reports: 0
Indirect Reports: 0
RICELAND
FAMILY FARMER OWNED
Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
Riceland Foods is hiring a Occupational Health Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for formulating and directing health care activities in all locations for both occupational and non-occupational medical problems. Incumbent also develops and administers medical policies and procedures, works with divisions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and serves as a liaison between company, employees, attorneys, and Worker’s Compensation Commission. Incumbent will also be asked to solve numerous complex problems simultaneously. Expected to diffuse intense situations due to disgruntled employees failing Fitness for Work drug tests or health exams and be able to make quick decisions.
Job Duties
1. Work daily with managers and supervisors on employee health and safety issues as required.
2. Provide immediate and follow up care for employees who are ill or injured on the job.
3. Provide daily employee counseling on health matters.
4. Perform daily collection of federal and non-federal drug screens.
5. Develop and provide annual health education and training.
6. Manage the Department of Transportation program as the Designated Employee Representative.
7. Maintain the Respirator Compliance Program.
8. Develop and recommend policy and procedure improvements regarding health and safety issues.
9. Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related procedural problems and inquiries.
10. Serve as the liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
11. Manage and maintain the Fitness for Work program.
12. Coordinate and manage Worker’s Compensation benefits.
13. To assist the divisions in complying with federal and state regulations concerning workplace health and safety matters, which may include developing procedures, conducting training, medical testing and evaluation, and providing required health care.
14. Train First Responders for headquarters in CPR/First Aid/AED annually.
15. Participate in monthly safety, accident prevention, and Human Resource meetings.
16. Maintain a CLIA qualified lab with quality control checks, logs, and inspections.
17. Perform spirometric testing for the respirator compliance program.
18. Perform audiometric hearing testing annually and for pre-employment physicals for OSHA compliance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a RN (Registered Nurse) with an Associate of Science degree in Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or Nursing Administration, or a related field, from a four-year college or university and three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of 19-23 months of management experience.
Required Certifications
- CPR Instructor Certification
- Spirometry & Audiometric Certification
- DER Certification
- Drug & Alcohol, Federal & Non-Federal Certification
- OSHA 300 Certification
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Company Benefits and Incentives
- Medical insurance with low premiums
- Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
- Vision insurance with low premiums
- Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
- Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
- Long term disability
- Free short-term disability
- Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
- Critical illness insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401K with company match 4% of an employee’s 5%
- Paid training programs.
PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
