EHS Manager

Sazerac Company•Bardstown, KY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety ( EHS ) Manager serves as the primary safety leader for 600 team members across several locations in Bardstown, KY including a Bottling Hall with 9 production lines, a Distillery, and 2 Distribution Centers. The EHS Manager is responsible for all records and reports required by the Company and Regulatory agencies. The EHS Manager leads and coordinates EHS performance improvement initiatives, including the development, review, and revision of safety and environmental training programs. This role reports to the Plant Manager , and leads two safety coordinators.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in EHS or related field
5+ years relevant experience in manufacturing
Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Strong analytical and technical skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Knowledge of environmental regulations and related compliance experience
Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA requirements
Requires Experience with administering a plant-wide or departmental safety program

Nice To Haves

10+ years relevant experience
Safety certifications
Previous experience managing others
Experience in the spirits industry

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and best practices
Develop and executive safety training programs and requirements including leading a safety committee, creating, and maintaining a successful system to quickly identify and remedy safety hazards
Lead investigation of accidents, injuries, and property damage. Determine root cause of incidents and lead the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Manage and track incident, injury, and near-miss data and metrics, leading to a reduction in incidents
Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, and permits for compliance with internal EHS standards and federal, state, and compliance with OSHA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other relevant agency requirements
Develop and drive a safety and environmental interdependent culture, which is integrated through everyone's day-to-day work, along with a workforce which relentlessly pursues the identification and remediation of hazards
Lead workers compensation cases including working with team members, claim adjusters, managed care system, doctors, and management teams to mitigate time lost from work and claims expenses; ensure effective rehabilitation after injury, assess causes, and implement plans to prevent reoccurrence.
Obtain and keep current, the reporting and record keeping requirements for safety and workers' compensation. Communicate and coordinate with safety and workers' compensation related regulatory agencies
Oversee Contractor and Visitor Orientation programs
Develop policies in support of the Safety, Environmental, and Security Programs. Provide training, leadership, and guidance to all employees
Efficiently manage Safety, Environmental, and Security CAPEX projects, within stated timeframes
Collaborate with leadership to maintain and execute Emergency Response and Crisis Management plans