Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.   

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. 

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.  

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. 
 

About the job:

The Occupational Health (OH) Lead will provide critical support to the Manufacturing and Supply (M&S) operations across the Opella Chattanooga sites. He/she will be responsible for delivering and overseeing proactive occupational health programs in order to achieve a healthy and safe work environment. Additionally, as a member of the HSE Team he/she will provide guidance and leadership support on all HSE initiatives for ensuring a top performing HSE culture.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management, function, and delivery of all occupational health programs across all Opella Chattanooga M&S sites

• Serve as medical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Occupational/employee health matters to all stakeholders

• Evaluate and manage all work-related injuries and illnesses as appropriate in coordination with HSE and M&S Leadership to ensure an efficient return to work

• Manage the relationship with Opella’s workers compensation insurance carrier to ensure timely reporting, closure of cases, and document management

• Maintain the site’s OSHA log with routine updates and review with the HSE Team

• Manage the relationship with external clinic partner for all preventive and injury care services

• Collaborate with HSE on industrial hygiene data, medical surveillance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and proactive exercise programs

• Provide medical guidance to the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)

• Conduct frequent site visits to evaluate work activities and environment for potential occupational health risks

• Partner with M&S Leadership across the sites on a routine basis to establish an occupational health leadership presence

• Partner with HSE, People and Culture (P&C), Legal, and M&S Leadership for ADA accommodations, short or long-term disability return-to-work, FMLA matters, and the fit-for-duty program

• Partner with P&C on the site employee wellness program to include annual flu-shot clinics and routine wellbeing communications

• As a member of the HSE Team, contribute to the development, implementation, and sustainability of the organizational strategy

About You:

• BS or BA in Nursing, Exercise Science, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene or related field.

• At least Five (5) years of experience in occupational health, workers compensation administration, athletic training, and/or health and safety.

• Current CPR/AED certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must have proven record for identifying, defining, and problem solving

• Must have experience working cross functionally within a corporate environment

• Must have experience in applying OSHA injury and illness standards, workers compensation insurance reporting, and external vendor management

• Working knowledge of risk management and other OSHA standards

• Working knowledge of behavior based safety programs

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Why us? 

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. 

We Are Challengers. 

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: 

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. 

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. 

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. 

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. 

www.opella.com/en/careers 

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

64,125.00 - 91,875.00 USD Annual

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be

eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be

found through the LINK.

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