Job Description
Job Description
BRADFORD COMPANY is looking for a bright, innovative, and highly motivated Safety, Environment, & Occupational Health Coordinator for a manufacturing and machine build environment. Bradford is a manufacturer of industrial packaging products and material handling systems. We provide expertise and high quality solutions to some of the largest companies in the world.
The Safety, Environment, & Occupational Health Coordinator promotes a safe and healthy workplace by preventing, recognizing, and treating work-related injuries and illnesses. This role blends nursing care and safety leadership, focusing on employee wellness, compliance, and injury management, including Workers’ Compensation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource on employee health and wellness matters, including reviewing physician reports, Workers’ Compensation claims, and medical restrictions. Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety. Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
- Provide first aid and medical assistance to employees who become ill or injured at work.
- Document, investigate, and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, including Workers’ Compensation cases.
- Monitor compliance to policies and laws by visual verification of employee compliance and operation’s effectiveness. Maintain compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) standards and other applicable regulations .
- Lead safety meetings, training sessions, and accident investigations
- Conduct safety audits, job hazard analyses, and routine inspections.
- Champion and implement health promotion and wellness programs (e.g., ergonomics, flu shots, health fairs, blood drives, healthy lifestyle initiatives).
- Collaborate with local occupational clinics and healthcare providers to support employee recovery and case management.
- Maintain medical supply inventory and ensure regular inspections of safety equipment.
- On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor required
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent relevant experience requiredCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan preferred, but not requiredBilingual in English / Spanish preferred, but not requiredExperience
Minimum 3 years of occupational health or critical care nursing experience requiredExperience in occupational health and safety within a manufacturing environment strongly desiredFamiliarity with Michigan Workers’ Compensation case management and OSHA training preferredExperience training others on First Aid / CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens is a plusSkills & Competencies
Knowledge of state and federal laws related to Workers’ Compensation and medical confidentialityStrong written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareSound judgment and analytical abilities with attention to confidentialityAbility to communicate effectively with management, employees, physicians, and external healthcare partnersFlexibility to support production teams and respond to off-hour emergencies as neededOccasional travel will be required for multi-site support or training