Workers Compensations & Safety Administrator

Company Overview

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one‑stop shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence”. thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America.

With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value‑added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken‑Mac Metals, Online Metals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico.

The Worker’s Compensation & Safety Administrator is responsible for administering thyssenkrupp’s workers’ compensation program, supporting safe workplace practices, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal safety policies. This role coordinates injury reporting, manages communications between employees, supervisors, clinics, and insurance providers, and provides safety related administrative support across business units. The Administrator plays a critical role in protecting employees’ well being while minimizing risk and cost to the organization through timely reporting, regulatory adherence, and proactive communication.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding work‑related injuries, claims, restrictions, wage continuation, and return‑to‑work requirements.
• Initiate and file workers' compensation claims with the company's carrier(s) in accordance with state regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain communication with injured employees, supervisors, and insurance representatives throughout the lifecycle of each claim.
• Ensure timely reporting of injuries, including OSHA recordable determinations and submission of required documentation.
• Verify and track WC wage benefits, provider payments, mileage reimbursement, and claim status, ensuring accuracy and employee understanding.
• Work with treating providers to clarify restrictions, obtain medical documentation, and ensure release‑to‑work instructions are followed.
• Coordinate transitional or modified duty opportunities with the facilities, including completion of the modified duty agreement.
• Assist as needed with the submittal and payment of Workers' Compensation premiums for applicable State Plans.

• Support the completion, accuracy, and submission of Safety Incident Reports and Flash Reports.
• Assist in accident investigations by gathering facts, documenting details, and communicating with site leadership.
• Coordinate follow‑up actions including Learning from Accidents (LFA) sharing, restricted duty tracking, and safety compliance measures.
• Help ensure all accidents, near misses, and hazards are reported promptly in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain accurate safety records and participate in required audits or compliance reviews.