Job Description

Sazerac Company Overview:Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton\xe2\x80\x99s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram\xe2\x80\x99s V.O., Myers\xe2\x80\x99s, Goldschl\xc3\xa4ger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work in Kentucky\xe2\x80\x9d four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of \xe2\x80\x9cworld\xe2\x80\x99s most award-winning distillery\xe2\x80\x9d through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. /Responsibilities:The Safety Coordinator leads the safety culture for 1820 Spirits; leads the development and execution of a sound safety program to achieve zero injuries; develop / execute safety training; identify and remedy safety hazards; oversees investigation of accidents, injuries, property damage; provides safety program advice; mitigates time lost from work and claims expenses, ensures rehabilitation, assess causes, prevent reoccurrence; leads 1820 Spirits security and theft prevention.

• Lead the development / execution of a sound safety program to achieve zero injuries at 1820 Spirits. Lead the creation of a safety culture to ensure employees think safety first & watch out for the safety of others. Recommend, develop & execute procedures, policies & programs to enhance workplace safety; develop & execute safety training; lead an active safety committee at 1820 Spirits; create & oversee a system to quickly identify & remedy safety hazards; oversee investigation of accidents, injuries & property damage. Provide safety program advice to designated safety reps at US manufacturing locations.
• Participate in development of PDS and execute the plan to improve skills to meet job requirements.
• Develop the needed policies in support of the Safety Program; provide input to the HR team on all policies as they are developed.
• Efficiently manage Safety CAPEX projects at 1820 Spirits within needed timeframe; provide advice for safety-related projects at other locations.
• Work with other parties, such as claim adjusters, managed care system, doctors, and management teams, and employees to mitigate time lost from work and claims expenses, ensure effective rehabilitation after injury, and assess causes and implement plans to prevent reoccurrence. Provide workers\xe2\x80\x99 compensation advice and guidance to others. Subject matter expert on workers compensation carrier\xe2\x80\x99s claims administration system.
• Obtain and keep current the reporting and record keeping requirements for safety and workers\xe2\x80\x99 compensation. Communicate and coordinate with safety and workers\xe2\x80\x99 compensation related regulatory agencies. Perform safety inspections and assist with inspections for environmental compliance. Oversee procedures for reduction and disposal of miscellaneous or non-routine hazardous materials. Participate in and ensure compliance with regulations regarding Spill Plan Control and Countermeasures. Assist with air and water environmental inspections, as needed.
• Develop and conduct the safety portion of the new employee orientation program at 1820 Spirits. Oversee Contractor Orientation Program.
• Work with management and contracted security teams at 1820 Spirits to develop a system that is safe for all individuals that enter onto the facility and leave the facility. Communicate pertinent information with appropriate team members. Develop and execute security measures to protect people and assets, and to eliminate occurrence of or opportunities for theft. Ensure adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Work with management teams to finalize the development and execution of the Crisis Management system. Provide crisis management plan advice and direction.
• Lead the creation of a safety culture to ensure employees think safety first & watch out for the safety of others. Lead in a manner consistent with the culture of the company. Ensure employees are treated fairly and with respect. Create a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Implement 1820 Spirits Health and Wellness Fair, coordinate vendors, and encourage participation. Assist employees with online Wellness system management.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Bachelor\'s Degree
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and related compliance experience
• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
• 2 years relevant experience (minimum)

• Bachelor\'s Degree in EHS or related field

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