Regional Environmental Health & Safety Manager - North Coast

Job Description

Company Summary

We are the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we are driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow, and well into the future. Because of this approach, we are the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West and Nelsons Green Brier Whiskey, and more industry-leading growth for us today. But we are just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

Be accountable for leading, developing and implementing all Environmental, Health and Safety, (EHS), procedures, programs and training activities, to ensure compliance with local, state and federal government regulations and CBI standards and expectations.

Provide the site management team and hourly employees with functional guidance, and technical expertise on EHS related issues. Role is based out of the Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, California.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple wineries, vineyards, hospitality and bottling facilities with various locations and personnel.
• Lead, develop and implement all EHS policies, procedures, programs and activities, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government regulations and CBI Standards, and expectations.
• Assist supervisory and management personnel by facilitating root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative action development to prevent future accidents, incidents or releases.
• Review workplace practices to make sure EHS related policies and procedures are being followed by employees and enforced by management. 
• Ensure a proactive approach to accident prevention by training, and advising management and employees on all EHS issues
• Assist in the development and updating of safety guidelines, standard operating procedures and best practice standards that are foundational for the safety of our employees and operations.
• Effectively communicate EHS related issues via bulletins, newsletters, memos and meetings
• Assist EHS Leadership and Risk Management Teams with follow-up on employee care and work restrictions that relate to workers compensation matters.
• Organize required training in all departments to increase awareness, and adherence

• Ensure that all required EHS records, reports and regulatory compliance submittals are prepared and maintained.
• Perform trend analysis on information as required.
• Work with the Engineering team to provide input during the planning and execution of engineering projects, maintenance work, and the introduction of new technology, ensuring change management procedures are incorporated to address related safeguards and permitting to meet applicable regulatory compliance requirements and OSHA standards.
• Ensure the effective functioning of site Safety & Environmental Committees.
• Use leading indicators such as hazard identification, near miss and behavior-based observations to proactively identify risks, develop recommendations, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop, train, and maintain an effective Emergency Response Team to ensure appropriate response in the event of an EHS incident.
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and administer the local safety and environmental budget and control spend to ensure the best use of resources.
• Ensure best practices for employee safety, the environment and social responsibility are routinely promoted across the site in alignment with Business Unit initiatives..
• Ensure that an effective EHS induction program is in place for all permanent employees, and contractors.
• Ensure that an effective Injury Management Program is in place.
• Adhere to, and administer all Company Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in EHS Management Systems
• Working knowledge of State and Federal safety codes, environmental rules and regulations.
• Experience with permitting and providing reports to regulatory agencies (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RC