Environmental Health and Safety Manager

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 Stonewall Canyon Winery, Soledad, California.

 

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple wineries and estate vineyards, hospitality and mobile bottling activities at 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.
• Follow 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 (RCRA)
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate a sense of urgency and ability get things done in a fast-paced environment
• Robust oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external constituencies and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s values
• Microsoft Office experience, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certifications preferred
• Beverage or CPG Industry is advantageous, but not critical

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Travel 25%
• Work Environment:
• Works outdoors/indoors
  • Works in warm/cold climates
  • Works in high places
  • Works on wet surfaces
  • Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
  • Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
  • Must be able to move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Location

Soledad, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$117,800.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).