Occupational Health Supervisor

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef is seeking an Occupational Health Supervisor to oversee health services, workers' compensation, and staff. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and aligns with Creekstone Proud culture through actions and attitude.

The supervisor will manage a team, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote employee well-being across the plant. Responsibilities include claim management, drug and alcohol program oversight, health education collaboration with EHS/HR, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred in nursing, occupational health, healthcare administration, or public health.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• Five years in occupational health or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and health principles.
• Experience with workers' compensation and employee wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workers' compensation clerk and three first aid technicians and standardize health services processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and high attention to detail by staff.
• Manage claims related to workers' compensation and protect employee and company interests.
• Administer the drug and alcohol program within defined parameters.
• Collaborate with EHS and HR to promote health education and preventative programs.
• Present updates to middle and upper management and maintain professional health services operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Health Supervisor oversees the health services department, workers compensation, and staff. The heath services supervisor is responsible for overseeing the occupational health programs and services that promote employee health, safety, well-being, and regulatory compliance along with any required first aid treatment. They are responsible for approaching their work using a continuous improvement mentality and will work to perpetuate a "Creekstone Proud" culture through attitude and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages the workers compensation clerk and three first aid technicians and ensures all standardized processes in the health services department are followed.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is always followed and the staff is functioning with a high attention to detail.
• Ensure proper medical attention is followed pending the incident or injury.
• Ensures emergency treatment is administered if necessary.
• Responsible for claim management of all workers compensation claims and always keep the employee and companys best interests in mind.
• Manages the companys drug and alcohol program and ensures the staff is administering within the parameters.
• Ensures personal injuries and illness are not treated, only work-related concerns.
• Manages within regulatory compliance.
• Works with EHS and HR to promote health education, wellness actives, and preventative health programs.
• Ensure health services operate in a professional manner and setting, and hold team members accountable if they are not managing their time effectively.
• Must actively be engaged throughout the plant and build positive relationships with managers.
• Works closely with EHS and HR on required incidents and employee investigations.
• Required to present updates to middle and upper management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of an associates degree; bachelor\'s degree is preferred in nursing, occupational health, healthcare administration, or public health.
• Must be bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Five years with occupational, publish or health care required
• Ergonomics experience preferred
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and health principles
• Experience with workers compensation and claim management
• Experience in developing or working with employee wellness programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
• Must be highly organized and high attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to climb stairs frequently
• Must be able to carry up to 100 pounds (emergency medical equipment)
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 100 pounds (in case of emergency)
• Must be able to wear all required PPE
• Must be able to enter all facilities of the processing plant and work in cold / hot environments