Director EHS

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Director EHS promotes a positive, zero-injury safety culture across the division while supporting compliance with Southern Glazer’s safety standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role maintains accurate daily, weekly, and monthly safety metrics for site and corporate leadership; supports site management in meeting corporate safety expectations; and conducts job hazard analyses and risk assessments for work activities and new equipment under the direction of EHS senior leadership. The Director recommends risk-mitigation measures and uses safety data analysis to guide operational improvements. The position provides safety training and coaching, conducts audits and facility inspections, investigates incidents and near misses, and coordinates corrective actions. It also supports environmental compliance, fleet and Department of Transportation compliance, and safety considerations in engineering and new technology projects. The Director visits sites within the area of responsibility and works with managers and supervisors to improve performance continually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, or a related science, or a combination of education and EHS experience equivalent to an associate degree and/or 8–10 years of relevant experience.
Hold a recognized EHS credential such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, CHST, or CSHM, or be willing to obtain one within three years of hire.
Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, with experience in 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 of employees or customers.
First Aid, CPR, and AED training, or ability to complete it 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 certification, or willingness to obtain it within one year of hire.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including extended sitting and keyboarding, walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, 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, including implementation of SGWS safety standards and management systems.
Assess work areas, tasks, equipment, and machinery for unsafe conditions; conduct or ensure job hazard analyses and risk assessments, and implement corrective actions to minimize or eliminate injuries and environmental impacts.
Conduct safety training and implement proactive injury- and illness-prevention programs, including Stretching for Safety and behavioral-based safety programs.
Investigate occupational injuries, illnesses, incidents, and near misses; evaluate root causes, maintain relevant data, and educate, coach, or counsel line personnel on investigations.
Facilitate the Division Safety Committee and drive corrective actions on items raised by committee members.
Conduct frequent facility safety observations and inspections, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies; recognize and escalate risks or opportunities that may affect division performance.
Use online data management tools and OSHA 300 injury records, and perform trend analysis as required.
Provide safety input to Facilities and Operations teams during engineering and new technology planning and execution so safeguards meet regulatory requirements.
Work with Operations Fleet Safety and DOT compliance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Coordinate environmental procedures, including HazMat response, SPCC, and Tier II, and ensure ongoing compliance with site environmental permits.
Visit each job site within the area of responsibility 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 when facing unexpected challenges.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.