Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Timeline

Amy Spencer

Intek Plastics
Medford
1
Language
33
years of professional experience

Seasoned HR/Safety Coordinator with 20+ years in manufacturing, specializing in OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and workers’ compensation management. Expertise in conducting inspections, maintaining records, and facilitating training to enhance workplace safety and minimize claims exposure. Proven ability to coordinate claims and mentor teams to foster safer operations.

Work History

HR/Safety Coordinator

3 Years 1 Month
Intek Plastics | 10.2023 - Current
  • Key Participant in new employee onboarding, orientation, production training coordination and overall acclimation.
  • Administers company Workers' Compensation program and works with VP and outside vendors to manage claims and reduce incurred costs. Act as liaison between occupational health physicians, insurers, and associates to assure the best interest of Company associates is served..
  • Assist with benefit administration including enrollment, termination and COBRA.
  • Participate and may lead various employee-related committees including Safety, Wellness and/or Activity.
  • Maintains necessary certifications and relevant knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Participate in and support activities that the Company undertakes to protect the safety and health of associates.
  • Collaborate with Safety Engineer to complete accident investigations for work-related incidents and prepare reports for insurance carrier and OSHA.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications,establishing personal network, and participating in professional societies.
  • Coordinated safety inspections and documented corrective actions for manufacturing areas.
  • Tracked incident reports, near-miss records, and follow-up investigations for compliance.

Worker's Compensation Claims Manager/Safety Specialist

29 Years 6 Months
Weather Shield Mfg Inc. | 04.1994 - 10.2023
  • Managed product and insurance claims from intake through resolution, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
  • Negotiated settlements with carriers, adjusters, and vendors to reduce exposure and support fair outcomes.
  • Reviewed warranty and liability claims for compliance with policy terms, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
  • Investigated customer complaints and loss reports, coordinating evidence, witness statements, and claim files.
  • Work with Occupational Therapist on 30-day claims w/issues.
  • Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation as needed as a backup to HR.
  • Coordinate Hazard Communication (training documents, SDS's new chemicals & chemical lists).
  • Manage all site OSHA documents.
  • Promote day to day safety awareness.
  • Coordinated with production teams to resolve claim issues and prevent repeat occurrences.
  • Tracked claim trends to identify recurring defects and recommend process improvements across manufacturing operations.

Education

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - Health And Wellness

Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 07-2025
  • Completed EMR training.

Basic Life Support InstructorAHA - Health And Wellness

Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 07-2023
  • Training on how to teach Heartsaver CPR/AED/Basic 1st Aid and EMR.

Job Function Matching - Health And Wellness

DSI Worksafe Solutions | Online W/DSI | 05-2023

Measuring jobs to create JHA's and functional testing.

Ergonomics, Incident Investigation, Lift Truck Op. - Safety

Wisconsin Safety Council | Madison, WI | 06-2021
  • Managing ergonomics in job duties.
  • Investigate incidents
  • Lift Truck Operator Train-the-trainer

Supervisor Management Degree, Office Mgmt & Superv - Supervisory

Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | 05-2012
  • Built skills in time management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication.
  • Team building, production operations and supervisory management.

Skills

Safety inspections
Compliance audits
Recordkeeping
Accident prevention
Hazard identification
OSHA compliance
Safety program management
Training and mentoring
Workplace injury management
Talent Acquisition
Benefit administration

Accomplishments

  • Medford Area Council of Safety Board Member President
  • BLS Instructor for 3 years

Languages

English

Timeline

HR/Safety Coordinator

Intek Plastics
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

Worker's Compensation Claims Manager/Safety Specialist

Weather Shield Mfg Inc.
04.1994 - 10.2023Read More

Northcentral Technical College

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) from Health And Wellness
Read More

Northcentral Technical College

Basic Life Support InstructorAHA from Health And Wellness
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DSI Worksafe Solutions

Job Function Matching from Health And Wellness
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Wisconsin Safety Council

Ergonomics, Incident Investigation, Lift Truck Op. from Safety
Read More

Northcentral Technical College

Supervisor Management Degree, Office Mgmt & Superv from Supervisory
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Amy Spencer