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Worker's Compensation Program Manager

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Range: $93,825-$117,275 per year

Purpose of Position:

The Workers' Compensation Program Manager is responsible for the effective management and oversight of Foster Farms' workers' compensation program, including coordination with the third-party administrator (TPA) and other key stakeholders. This position ensures timely, accurate, and fair resolution of claims while promoting a culture of care and compliance throughout the organization. The Program Manager develops and implements claim management strategies that reduce risk, control costs, and support positive recovery outcomes for injured employees. Additionally, this role provides leadership in identifying injury trends, recommending preventive measures, and ensuring consistent, high-quality claims handling practices aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee TPA and insurance partners to ensure compliance and effective claims handling.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on complex and litigated claims, including mediations, depositions, and settlements.
• Partner with HR, Operations, and Safety teams to support return-to-work programs, injury prevention, and incident investigations.
• Lead quarterly claim reviews to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure TPA compliance with contracts, service standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop and track key performance metrics to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Serve as an advocate for injured employees while promoting consistency, fairness, and accountability in claims management.
• Provide education and guidance to field leaders on incident management and best practices.
• Stay current on changes in workers' compensation laws and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Oversee reserving practices, ensuring timely and accurate updates.
• Review and approve adjuster settlement requests and reserve increases within authorized limits.
• Collaborate with internal leadership (Operations, HR, Legal, Risk Management) and external partners (TPA, insurers, medical providers, consultants, and legal counsel) to manage claims effectively.

Additional Functions:

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in risk management, law, claims, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of claims experience working for an attorney, insurance carrier, TPA or self-insured employer.
• Position will be located onsite in the Central Valley.
• Certifications/Designations: AIC, ARM, CPCU, SIP designation or equivalent certification(s) preferred.
• Proficient with Insurer Claims systems and Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS).
• Strong Computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and caring demeanor with a strong focus on customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build, develop, and collaboratively work within cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, influential, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be results-oriented with the ability to drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

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