Environmental Health & Safety Director

What You Need To Know

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 premier 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.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

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.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $101,800 - $134,850 a year plus bonus potential. 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.

Overview

The Safety Director is responsible for maintaining safe and healthful environment by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; investigating violations; recommending preventive programs; developing safety systems, policies, and procedures; training managers and employees; developing safety campaigns, communications and recognitions; directing staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist team members in developing proactive measures to target incident reductions in Workman s Compensation (WC) claims
• Communicate safety prevention plans and obtain support from divisional Leadership
• Track and report results, driving to continuous improvement
• Assist in creating and implementing a consistent management system by developing policies and procedures to enable SGWS to build a continuous and successful improvement structure
• Ensure policies and procedures are updated, implemented, and followed, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, Corporate and Divisional requirements in their area of responsibility, and assisting other divisions where needed
• Assist in developing and implementing corresponding training programs focused on incident reduction.
• Assist in developing consistent metrics and key performance indicators that enable executive leadership to assess and track program effectiveness
• Consistently communicate with SGWS associates and leadership performance against goals
• Promote and foster an environment of cooperation and success with all divisional safety resources
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to divisional safety staff (dedicated or part-time)
• Assess and identify appropriate resources and equipment necessary to fully support company s objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Experience in supply chain logistics, warehouse and distribution management
• Experience in beverage, Wine & Spirits and or consumer packaged goods distributor/manufacturing environment

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs

This position is deemed a safety-sensitive position.  As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test,