Manager, Occupational Health

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid - 22801
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Human Resources
Pay Range: ($80,718.00- $109,207.00)
Target Bonus: 20.0%
Req ID: 27209

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Purpose

The Occupational Health Manager will serve as a hands-on leader, responsible for the clinic operations; and ensures compliance with occupational health regulations, oversees injury and illness care and prevention strategies, and collaborates with HR, Safety, Management and Employees to support a healthy and productive workforce.

Job Description

• Develop and manage occupational health and medical surveillance programs, including injury prevention, health screenings, immunizations, and wellness initiatives ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage appointment scheduling and provide medical care to employees.
• Collaborate with the Workers’ Compensation Department on work-related injuries / illness to coordinate care with medical providers and return-to-work programs.
• Conduct workplace health risk assessments and recommend interventions to reduce hazards.
• Collaborate with the Leave Department to support employee accommodation and leave management.
• Management and Development of Medical Team members including performance management and training on occupational health policies and best practices.
• On-site administrator of electronic medical record software (currently OHM) responsible for training new users, generating reports and collaboration with IT and software vendor to update configurations and resolve issues.
• Serve as a liaison with external occupational health providers and regulatory agencies, ensure accurate invoicing and payment
• Respond to health-related emergencies when needed
• Appropriate certification is required within 18 months of hire for surveillance testing (CAOHC, NIOSH etc.)
• Occasional Project work and participation as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Occupational Health, or related field.
• Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required; COHN or COHN-S certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in occupational health, employee wellness, or related field.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with case management, health surveillance, workers’ compensation and electronic health records (EHR).
• Basic Computer Skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and familiarity with ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental health.
• Experience with OSHA regulations and record keeping, Workers’ Compensation, leave and accommodation (FMLA, ADAAA, etc.) regulations

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Position is on site and requires frequent standing and the ability to walk up to 1/4 mile in an industrial setting.
• Mon-Fri - Days
• Requires the ability to solve problems and perform basic calculations.
• Must be able to travel between Euclid and Mentor campuses as needed.

Competencies

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Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.