EH&S Manager

Description

Fior di Sole is a family-owned and operated wine company located in the heart of Napa Valley, producing exceptional quality wines from Napa and throughout California for over 24 years. We are the 10th largest winery in California. Our portfolio of brands spans more than 3.5 million cases, 8 million gallons, and more than a hundred retailer-exclusive and client wine brands across all price tiers, from popular to super-premium. Our wines can be found in leading retailers internationally and throughout the US, including Total Wine, HEB, Whole Foods, Costco, Kroger, Spec's, BevMo! and Trader Joe's.

Summary:

The EHS Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation and managing of all EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) programs and policies for the company. This role ensures that all plans, policies and procedures are current, working closely with all departments to create and maintain EHS standards, engage employees, manage risks and eliminate hazards, and to reduce the frequency and severity of industrial accidents.

Reports to: Director of Human Resources 

Classification: Full-time, Exempt 

Location: Onsite at Napa, CA offices

Requirements

You Will:

• Manage and supervise EHS personnel to help support and enforce EHS standards; also oversees payroll, staffing, appraisals/performance, corrective action, of EHS staff.
• Monitor injury, illness and incident-related performance.
• Conduct routine audits and risk assessments to measure compliance with standards and to assist in the creation/revision of strategies to ensure behavioral and environmental improvements;
• Create standards and meet and follow metrics re. down/lost time, incident reporting, injury rates (and severity), near misses, system proficiency, emergency planning and response times, equipment management, chemical, waste and environmental management, work permitting, ergonomic safety, training of personnel, and adherence to company and other labor standards.
• Continuous evaluation and assessment of safe operation across key departments, determining risk factors and minimizing risk.
• Present reports to management on safety compliance and accident/incidents.
• Work closely with HR to create standard (and ongoing) safety trainings for both new hires and existing staff.
• Serve as subject-matter expert on EHS-related queries, including system design and standard enforcement.
• Provide analytics and partner to control costs and losses due to inefficient or unsafe operations.
• Remain up-to-date on latest safety trends, legal requirements and industry standards.
• May direct or supervise subcontractors, engineers and/or vendors related to EHS projects.
• Make recommendations to upper management when contracted work or consultancy is needed.
• Manage and maintain proper inventory of PPE and other safety equipment; ensure staff compliance with wearing proper PPE.
• Travel between worksites to audit and assess EHS standards and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EHS in a food and beverage environment (or minimum of 5 years in another manufacturing environment)
• At least one year of supervisory experience (more preferred)
• Must be able to demonstrate progress and deliver quantifiable and qualitative results on deadline
• Certifications/licenses greatly preferred (OHST, CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
• Good understanding of PIT machinery
• Ability to routinely prioritize, analyze, organize and meet deadlines;
• Must be able to direct work of subordinate staff and collaborate with front-line managers and staff in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must promote a healthy, safe, inclusive environment, serve as point person for all EHS questions, and coach/direct management to meet and maintain standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with a diverse group of people, and to report out information succinctly and effectively to senior management.
• Must be able to work independently/without direct supervision.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
• Experience with management of WC and industrial accidents; up-to-date knowledge of EHS standards and changes in EHS legislation and regulations.
• Ability to work in MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Must be able to speak, read and write English; Spanish speaking a big plus.
• Must be able to follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Clean DMV record (ability to be covered under company insurance)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed, all for extended periods.
• Must be able to work overtime or longer hours as workflow dictates
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry heavy items, up to 45 lbs.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, swing or graveyard shifts and extended hours as business dictates
• Will work with and near moving parts and heavy machinery
• Work environment can range from hot, damp, dry and cold, depending on the time of year
• Noise level is quiet (office) moderate to loud (bottling)
• Proper safety equipment and PPE required

Our Benefits:

• We offer full suite of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D and LTD Insurance
• PTO, Sick and Paid Family Medical Leave
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan with Company Match
• Winery Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer PTO
• Volunteer Supplemental Programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000