Director EHS I

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Director EHS I promotes a positive safety culture and supports compliance with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (SGWS) safety standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role helps maintain a safe work environment through training, coaching, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and analysis of safety data. The Director EHS I maintains accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for onsite and corporate leadership and supports site management in meeting corporate safety program expectations. The position conducts job hazard analyses and assesses new equipment introductions under the direction of EHS senior leadership. It recommends and inspires operational changes through risk mitigation measures and safety data analysis. The role also supports incident investigation, environmental compliance, fleet safety, and continuous improvement across assigned job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, or a related science, or an equivalent combination of education and EHS experience equivalent to an associate degree and/or 8–10 years of relevant experience.
Hold a CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, CHST, CSHM, or other recognized EHS credential, or be willing to obtain one within three years of hire.
Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, incident investigation, and EHS training.
Working knowledge of warehouse equipment operation; obtain Power Industrial Equipment (PIT) Train-the-Trainer certification within one year of hire if not already credentialed.
Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to lead or facilitate team meetings and speak effectively before large groups.
First Aid, CPR, and AED trained, or able to complete training within one year of hire.
Strong working knowledge of workers’ compensation practices and reporting.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and EHS data management systems such as Intelex, Gensuite, or Eneblon.
Smith System Train-the-Trainer certified, or willing to obtain the credential within one year of hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged sitting and computer use; walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping; and occasional lifting, lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Promote an injury-free culture across the division to reduce EHS risks and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety, occupational health, and environmental regulations, SGWS safety standards, and management systems.
Assess work areas, tasks, equipment, and machinery for unsafe conditions; conduct job hazard analyses and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Conduct safety training and implement proactive programs to mitigate employee injuries and illnesses, including stretching-for-safety and behavioral-based safety programs.
Investigate occupational injuries, illnesses, incidents, and near misses; identify root causes and maintain relevant data to guide program decisions.
Educate, coach, and counsel the line organization on incident investigations.
Facilitate the Division Safety Committee and help ensure corrective actions are taken on issues raised by committee members.
Conduct frequent facility safety observations and inspections, promote hazard identification, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies, escalating risks and identifying opportunities to improve division performance.
Use online data management tools and the OSHA 300 log/injury records process; perform trend analysis as required.
Provide safety input to Facilities and Operations teams during planning and execution of engineering and new technology applications, ensuring safeguards meet regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with Operations Fleet Safety and DOT compliance teams to support compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Coordinate environmental procedures, including HazMat response, SPCC, and Tier II, and ensure compliance with site environmental permits.
Visit job sites within assigned areas to monitor performance and work with division managers and supervisors on continual improvement based on risk assessment observations.
Work professionally and calmly under pressure and in response to unexpected challenges.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.