Director EHS

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is part of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, proudly a multi-generational, family-owned company with operations in 47 states plus the District of Columbia, the Caribbean, and Canada. We offer an array of careers focused on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. We challenge our colleagues every step of the way and provide them with tools to grow, succeed and accomplish their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service to each of our customers and put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.

Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an affirmative action / EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.

Position Summary

The Director I, EHS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with SGBC safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting training, coaching associates on observed work habits, and performing audits as required by SGBC safety standards. SGBC promotes a Zero‑Injury culture.

The Director, EHS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly data metrics to report to onsite operations leadership and corporate leadership. The Director, EHS supports site management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate safety program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The Director, 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 Director I, EHS is responsible for recommending and inspiring change for the Operations Leadership through appropriate risk mitigation measures and safety data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

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 SGBC safety 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 safety training and implement proactive programs to mitigate employee injuries and illnesses e.g. Stretching for safety and Behavioral Based safety programs

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

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced understanding of online data management tools and the OSHA 300 log / injury records process. Perform trend analysis on information, as required

Work with Facilities and Operations teams, as needed, providing safety input during the planning and execution of engineering and new technology applications to ensure that related safeguards are incorporated which meet all applicable regulatory requirements

Work with Operations Fleet Safety and DOT compliance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations

Coordinate deployment of environmental procedures, such as HazMat response, SPCC, Tier II, etc. and ensure ongoing compliance with all site environmental regulatory permits

Visit each job site within areas of responsibility to monitor performance and work with division managers and supervisors to improve performance on a continual basis in response the risk assessment observations

Capable to work under pressure and deal with unexpected challenges in a professional and calm manner

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

BS / BA in Safety, Health, or related science or a combination of education and experience in the EHS field equivalent to Associates Degree and / or 8‑10 years’ relevant experience

Hold the CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, CHST, CSHM, or other recognized EHS credentials, or willing to secure within 3 years of hire date

Working knowledge of OSHA / EPA regulations and have background in both incident investigation and EHS training

Working knowledge of warehouse equipment operation, including obtaining Power Industrial Equipment (PIT) Train‑the‑Trainer certification within 1 year of hire, if not already credentialed

Effective and proficient communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead and / or facilitate team meetings speak effectively before large groups of employees or customers

First Aid, CPR & AED trained, or ability to complete within 1 year of hire date

Strong working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation practices and reporting

Working knowledge of MS Office products and various other EHS data management systems (Intelex, Gensuite, Eneblon, etc.)

Smith System Train‑the‑Trainer certified or willing to obtain credentials within 1 year of hire

Physical Demands / Conditions

Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing / keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine

Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

May require occasional lifting / lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20 lbs

Compensation

Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company offers a competitive compensation package with expected annual total earnings between $98,900 - $128,570 / year. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate’s education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Harvard Pilgrim Medical insurance

VSP vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company paid Long Term Disability

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance options

100% paid tuition for WSET and Cicerone certification programs

EEO Employer Statement

Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, an affirmative action / EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer’s Beverage Company provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees.

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