What You Need To KnowOpen 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, as well as 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 included 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.Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $97,900 - $129,000/yr. plus bonus. 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.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.This position is onsite in our Puyallup, WA facility.OverviewThe Dir I, EHS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with SGWS safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting training, coaching associates on observed work habits, and performing audits as required by SGWS safety standards. SGWS promotes a Zero-Injury culture.The Dir I, EHS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly data metrics to report to onsite operations leadership and corporate leadership. The Dir I, EHS supports site management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate safety program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The Dir I, 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 Dir I, EHS is responsible for recommending and inspiring change for the Operations Leadership through appropriate risk mitigation measures and safety data analysisPrimary ResponsibilitiesPromote an injury free culture across the division to reduce EHS risks and ensure a safe and compliant work environmentAssure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, occupational health and environmental regulations including implementing the SGWS safety standards and management systems processAssess 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 impactConduct safety training and implement proactive programs to mitigate employee injuries and illnesses e.g. Stretching for safety and Behavioral Based safety programsInvestigate 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 counselingFacilitate Division Safety Committee and act as catalyst for assuring corrective actions are taken for items raised by safety committee membersConduct facility safety observations and inspections on a frequent basis e.g. weekly, monthly, annually. Promote hazard identification and make recommendations for corrective actionsMaintain understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies. Recognize and escalate, as needed, those issues identified as risks impacting, or opportunities to improve, division performanceAdditional Primary ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate advanced understanding of online data management tools and the OSHA 300 log/injury records process. Perform trend analysis on information, as requiredWork 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 requirementsWork with Operations Fleet Safety and DOT compliance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulationsCoordinate deployment of environmental procedures, such as HazMat response, SPCC, Tier II, etc. and ensure ongoing compliance with all sites environmental regulatory permitsCollaborate and work with the onsite athletic trainer to develop best safety practices for employee's wellbeing and mitigating risk.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 observationsCapable to work under pressure and deal with unexpected challenges in a professional and calm mannerCollaborate and work with the onsite athletic trainer to develop best safety practices for employee's wellbeing and mitigating risk.Minimum QualificationsBS/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 experienceHold the CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, CHST, CSHM, or other recognized EHS credentials, or willing to secure within 3 years of hire dateWorking knowledge of OSHA /EPA regulations and have background in both incident investigation and EHS trainingWorking knowledge of warehouse equipment operation, including obtaining Power Industrial Equipment (PIT) Train-the-Trainer certification within 1 year of hire, if not already credentialedEffective and proficient communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead and/or facilitate team meetings speak effectively before large groups of employees or customersFirst Aid, CPR & AED trained, or ability to complete within 1 year of hire dateStrong working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation practices and reportingWorking 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 hirePhysical DemandsPhysical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machinePhysical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stoopingMay require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbsEEO StatementSouthern 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. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level 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.#LI-JL1Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.