Health, Safety, & Security Regional Manager

This role is office / hybrid based out of Louisville, KY.

What the Role Is

The Health, Safety & Security Regional Manager is responsible for the implementation, communication and coordination of all health, safety, and security programs for the assigned Heaven Hill locations. The primary focus of this role is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as pertains to the health, safety, and productivity of workers and security of the organization's operations.

The HS&S Regional Manager will ensure that health, safety, and security impact policies are being successfully implemented across all assigned Heaven Hill locations.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Develop and provide technical and administrative direction on all health and safety decisions, which bear critical importance to overall objectives, operations, and profitability.
• Develop, supervise, and coordinate site specific worker safety training programs, media and standard operating procedures to increase proficiency in safe practices and promote HS&S awareness.
• Directs the resources and activities of the company to support the HS&S programs by providing advice and guidance to facility Management.
• Oversee workers compensation claims management and return to work programs for assigned facilities.
• Oversee management of the facility DOT compliance program where applicable.
• Compile incident data for reporting out to the business and analyze data for trends to develop targeted safety initiatives.
• Continually maintains an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the company to create a culture that prioritizes effective HS&S and balances overall associated costs.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments and change existing or develop new recommendations from these assessments.
• Serve as the company HS&S expert when called upon to address regulatory agency compliance issues, third party safety & liability consultants and subcontractor representatives.
• Responsible for the development of annual budget recommendations and implementation.
• Provide regular reports, as well as other production-related results and updates to Senior Leadership.
• Lead or assist the incident team in investigation of all HS&S incidents - (general liability or worker's compensation recordable incidents, Near Miss and First Aid, and Security incidents) and ensure proper records are completed and submitted.
• Assist in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident and ensure “lessons learned” are communicated throughout the Company and are incorporated into the program, if necessary.
• Serve as Emergency support for assigned locations and assist with maintaining current certifications in AED, First Aid and CPR.
• Assure the scheduling of safety meetings across assigned locations to review HS&S performance and policies.
• Address specific reporting and record keeping requirements of OSHA, as well as other pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters and to ensure project sites are compliant.
• Recommend HS&S incentive programs and periodically review/update them to ensure they are accomplishing the desired results to maximize effect.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of this position.
• Personally conduct site visits/audits of assigned company facilities to assess and address HS&S concerns on a regular basis.
• Oversee the corporate contractor safety program at all assigned facilities to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and Company policies.
• Participate in Capital project development or reviews to ensure proper HS&S consideration and design.
• Participate/attend industry related conferences as requested.
• Responsible to be on call during facility operating hours in the event of a safety emergency.
• Lead and motivate change into a Safety-Focused culture, while supporting the organizations core values.

Who You Are…

• Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, engineering, or related technical field.
• Five (5) or more years’ work experience in the distilled spirits industry or relevant manufacturing environment
• Strong program management, communication, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work in both a team and independently.
• Must be able to handle high-stress emergency situations.
• Advanced knowledge of industry practices, regulatory agency requirements, recordkeeping requirements and industry standards
• Excellent critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Analytical skills, gathering data from a wide variety of sources, and presenting it in formats suitable for a wide variety of audiences.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Reasoning Ability – Use of basic reasoning, thinking “on your feet”, and ability to resolve issues quickly with little or no direction from immediate supervisor.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and render effective decisions.
• High proficiency utilizing Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Ability to travel 30-40% to assigned Heaven Hill locations.

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health or related field
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – ASP, CSP
• Experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Experience and knowledge of Quality Certification and Awards (i.e., OHSAS 18001, etc.)
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; used hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. You are occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

Must be able to move safely throughout the distillery, bottling plant, and all other facilities. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to walk, climb ladders, climb stairs and walk on uneven ground. Exposure to dust, pollens and other allergens are present in the workplace.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.