Safety, Environment & Occupational Health Specialist

About the role

Bradford Company, a manufacturer of industrial packaging products and material handling systems, is seeking a highly motivated Safety, Environment & Occupational Health Specialist (On-Site) to serve as the single-point owner for employee health, injury triage, and safety programs across our manufacturing operations. This role blends hands-on clinical care with end-to-end safety leadership, including policy design, training, audits, incident investigation, Workers' Compensation, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with supervisors and external clinics to reduce risk, speed recovery, and build a proactive safety culture.

This is an on-site role in a production facility, requiring daily presence on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leading 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 with policies and laws through visual verification of employee compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal safety standards and other applicable regulations.
• Lead safety meetings, deliver training (first aid/CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, incident response, ergonomics), and track and report 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.
• Occasional travel required for multi-site support or training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of Michigan preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of occupational health and safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Michigan Workers’ Compensation case management and OSHA training preferred.
• Experience training others on First Aid/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens, or certified trainer, is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to Workers’ Compensation and medical confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Sound judgment and analytical abilities with attention to confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, physicians, and external healthcare partners.
• Flexibility to support production teams and respond to off-hour emergencies as needed.