Claims Specialist

Clean Harbors, Norwell, MA is looking for a Claims Specialist to join their safety conscious team! A Claims Specialist is responsible for evaluating and processing insurance claims. They review documentation, investigate claims, and determine coverage and settlement amounts. They communicate with policyholders, insurance agents, and other parties involved to gather necessary information and resolve any issues. Claims Specialists also ensure compliance with insurance regulations and company policies

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment

• Group 401K with company matching component

• Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times; Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Proficient investigation, evaluation and negotiation of claims: Prompt review, reporting and management of claims arising out of Workers Compensation and Auto losses. This includes completing and submitting all required employer reports of injury on behalf of the organization.
• Work with local Health & Safety and Branch Managers to assist in the process of returning injured employees to meaningful modified work. Assesses cases or tasks to facilitate return of ill/injured persons to productive lifestyles in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
• Determine whether various claims will be handled by the Insurance Carrier or handled in- house.
• Lead and develop a team of Production Planners and MRP Planners responsible for production scheduling and material planning across manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee production and material planning activities to ensure alignment between demand requirements, manufacturing capacity, and raw material availability.
• Provide guidance and decision support to planners while maintaining the ability to step in and execute planning responsibilities when required to ensure operational continuity.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to identify and mitigate supply risks impacting manufacturing performance.
• Monitor production planning performance across facilities and drive corrective actions when production schedules, inventory targets, or service levels are at risk.
• Establish and maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, and planning policies within ERP systems to ensure effective planning outputs.
• Represent the manufacturing planning function in cross-functional meetings with leadership, providing insights on production performance, supply risks, and operational constraints.
• Partner with supply chain leadership to develop planning strategies and ensure execution through the planning team.
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics related to production attainment, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes, data management, and operational coordination across manufacturing facilities.