Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

BRADFORD COMPANY is looking for a bright, innovative, and highly motivated Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator within a manufacturing 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 Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator is the on-site, single-point owner for employee health, injury triage, and safety programs across our manufacturing operations and locations. This role blends hands-on clinical care with end-to-end safety leadership - 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 to policies and laws by visual verification of employee compliance and operation’s 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.
• 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 required
• Current LPN or RN license in the state of Michigan preferred, but not required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of occupational health or critical care nursing experience required
• Experience in occupational health and safety within a manufacturing environment (site safety) strongly desired
• 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 and strong 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
• Occasional travel will be required for multi-site support or training

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