Manager EHS/Security

What You Need To Know :

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor and a family-owned, privately held company with a 50 year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full 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 reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Manager, EHS, and Security leads, plans, develops, maintains, and enhances the EHS and security culture and programs at the assigned distribution facilities, merchandising, and sales offices. S / he will also develop and deliver effective standards, procedures, auditing, training, communications, and educational materials to promote increased understanding, appreciation, and adherence to safe operating practices throughout the workplace to ensure compliance with SGWS standards and government regulations.

The Manager, EHS, and Security will be responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, e.g., OSHA, FDA, FM Global, Fire Marshall, and local law enforcement. The manager, EHS, and Security will conduct thorough investigations, keep all required compliance documentation, conduct EHS compliance training, ensure implementation of and compliance with the SGWS EHS Management System, and be an active Workers Compensation Program team member. Act in other capacities as directed by operations senior management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all employees and visitors. This includes the facility as well as drivers and sales representatives, guarding against theft, vandalism, fire, and illegal entry.
• Promote an injury and incident-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,s including implementing the SGWS EHS standards and management systems process.
• Ensure all security policies are being enforced regularly and institute new security measures to ensure high compliance with industry standards.
• Work with the Facilities and Operations team as needed in providing EHS and security 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.
• 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.
• Audit and prepare written reports and evaluations of both security and EHS staff functions.
• Ensure the monitoring of the digital recording system with regards to loading discrepancies, theft, and surveillance is being used properly to verify or refute complaints or allegations.
• Assist in internal investigations of employee-alleged misconduct.
• 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 about performing incident investigations, including coaching and counseling. Facilitate Division Safety Committee and act as a catalyst for assuring corrective actions are taken for items raised by safety committee members.
• Conduct facility EHS observations and inspections frequently, e.g., weekly, monthly, and annually. Promote hazard identification and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Maintain an understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies. Recognize and escalate, as needed, those issues identified as risks impacting or opportunities to improve division performance.
• 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 Managers to improve performance continually in response to the risk assessment observations in both EHS and security.
• Capable of working under pressure and dealing with unexpected challenges in a professional and calm manner.
• Ability to testify or give oral statements at appropriate venues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Regularly stands, walks, bends, reaches, lifts, and moves intermittently. It may require occasional pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

Ability to maintain high proficiency while working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

EEO Statement :

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, 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 Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance levels consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

About Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits :

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of beverage alcohol in North America, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. Southern Glazer’s has a proud history of consistently delivering impeccable service in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia, Canada and the Caribbean. It’s all made possible by our employees. Our careers focus on delivering a captivating and rewarding experience. Challenging our colleagues every step of the way, we provide the tools for them to grow, succeed and accomplish both their personal and professional goals. Together, we can deliver the highest quality service for our suppliers and our customers while we put you on the career path you’ve been looking for.Southern Glazer’s is nationally recognized by its supplier partners as well as by its customers for its state-of-the-art distribution capabilities and its leading-edge information technology. We also believe in the importance of giving back, being a socially responsible corporate citizen and making generous contributions to national, state and local charitable organizations.

Salary : $85,000 - $102,000