Director II EHS

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Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

The Director II, EHS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with SGWS EHS standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting training, coaching associates on observed work habits, and performing audits as required by SGWS EHS standards. SGWS promotes a Zero-Injury culture. Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly data metrics to report to onsite operations leadership and corporate leadership.

The Director II, EHS supports site management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The Director II, EHS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions under the direction of EHS Sr. Leadership. In addition, the Dir II, EHS is responsible for recommending and inspiring change for the Operations Leadership through appropriate risk mitigation measures and EHS data analysis

• Promote an injury free culture across the division to reduce EHS risks and ensure a safe and compliant work environment
• Assure compliance with all federal, state and local safety, occupational health and environmental regulations including implementing the SGWS EHS standards and management systems process
• Assess work areas, tasks, equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions. Ensure appropriate risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazards Analysis) are conducted and corrective actions implemented to minimize or eliminate injuries and environmental impact
• Conduct EHS training and implement proactive programs to mitigate employee injuries and illnesses e.g. Stretching for safety and Behavioral Based safety programs
• Make OSHA recordability determinations and participate as active member of Workers Compensation and Incident Investigation teams. Assist team members in developing proactive measures to target incident reductions in both Workers compensation and Auto Liability
• Investigate and evaluate root causes for occupational injuries/illnesses, incidents and near misses and maintain relevant data to drive strategic program decisions. This may include educating the line organization with performing incident investigations including coaching and counseling
• Facilitate Division Safety Committee and act as catalyst for assuring corrective actions are taken for items raised by safety committee members
• Conduct facility safety observations and inspections on a frequent basis e.g. weekly, monthly, annually. Promote hazard identification and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Maintain understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies. Recognize and escalate, as needed, those issues identified as risks to impact, or opportunities to improve, division performance