Workers Compensation Manager

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. Scope of Position The Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) / Workers Compensation Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of workers’ compensation cases across U.S. and Canadia. This role ensures timely, compliant, and cost-effective case management while supporting injured employees through recovery and safe return-to-work. The COHN collaborates closely with plant leadership, safety teams, HR business partners, third-party administrators (TPAs), and healthcare providers to reduce injury-related risk and improve overall occupational health outcomes. In addition, this role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day occupational health medical and first aid for the Fort Worth operations and serve as a backup for medical triage across the Americas for the company Occupational Health Professional. This position reports to the VP, EHS. This role is onsite and is based in Ft. Worth, TX. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the primary case manager for all occupational injury and illness claims across company sites. Coordinate medical care, referrals, and follow-up appointments to ensure appropriate and timely treatment. Communicate regularly with employees, supervisors, TPAs, and medical providers to track progress and maintain accurate case documentation. Evaluate medical reports and provider recommendations to determine work restrictions, transitional duty options, and readiness for full duty. Monitor claim status, costs, and trends to identify opportunities for early intervention and claim resolution. Support OSHA recordkeeping accuracy by ensuring proper classification of cases and timely reporting. Develop and oversee individualized RTW plans that align with medical guidance and operational needs. Partner with site leadership to identify suitable transitional duty assignments. Track employee progress and adjust RTW plans as needed to support safe reintegration. Ensure compliance with federal and state workers’ compensation regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies. Maintain confidential medical records in accordance with HIPAA and corporate standards. Prepare and submit required documentation to TPAs, insurers, and regulatory agencies. Provide clinical expertise for workplace injury assessment, triage, and first aid. Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Support health surveillance programs, ergonomic assessments, and wellness initiatives. Deliver training on injury prevention, early reporting, and safe work practices. Track and analyze injury trends, claim costs, lost-time metrics, and RTW performance. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for leadership, highlighting risks, patterns, and improvement opportunities. Recommend strategies to reduce injury frequency, severity, and claim duration. Required Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States. COHN or COHN-S certification (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe). Minimum 7+ years of experience in occupational health nursing, workers’ compensation case management, or related field. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, state workers’ compensation laws, and manufacturing safety practices. Excellent communication, documentation, and case-coordination skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced industrial environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or multi-site operations. Familiarity with TPAs, insurance carriers, and medical provider networks. Training in ergonomics, incident investigation, or safety management systems. General Applicable Company Competencies Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’seven cultural beliefs:Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action. Working Conditions While performing the job duties, you will be working onsite in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Ft. Worth, TX location. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor. Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason. Watts in it for you Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles. Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs Learn more about our benefit offerings here: How we work: At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and the future of water. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr