Corporate Safety Senior Manager

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more.

We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com .

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Safety Senior Manager helps maintain the safety, health, and environmental well-being of employees and the organization. The Corporate Safety Senior Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and leadership of all safety and security priorities, including developing, implementing, and overseeing applicable policies and programs across TWG in alignment with affected departments.

The Corporate Safety Senior Manager ensures compliance with all relevant regulations by proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards and promoting a strong safety culture through training, communication, and incident investigation to minimize workplace injuries and accidents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for enterprise-wide safety systems for national and international sites. Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive safety, health, and security programs at TWG. Directly supervises corporate-level safety staff, including their career and professional development. Collaborates with TWG’s Workers’ Compensation Manager and supports TWG’s workers’ compensation management program.

Analyzes incident reports, metrics, and injury case statistics. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of incident reports and injury case documentation; identifies, recommends, aligns on, and implements changes that lead to a safer workplace. Collaborates with management and the Corporate Safety Specialist to develop site plans and provide strategic oversight for incident notification, investigation, and injury management.

Provides management teams with guidance on current and emerging industry, local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and regulations. Develops, implements, and manages safety and compliance training programs, providing guidance and ensuring consistent execution across TWG. Provides oversight and guidance for site-led safety meetings and the successful completion of audits and inspections to ensure federal and state compliance with applicable safety regulations and company requirements.

Evaluates health, safety and security program effectiveness, identifies corrective actions, and monitors follow-up activities to ensure identified issues are timely and effectively addressed. Manages the safety budget for the Corporate EHSS Department. Oversees and manages contract relationships for safety systems and services at a corporate level.

Serves as a subject matter expert on health, safety and security policies and regulatory requirements, providing guidance and support to site leaders to promote consistent understanding and compliance across the organization. Prepares for and participates in regulatory agency inspections and provides training and guidance to site leadership on effectively managing announced and unannounced inspections.

Serves as a company representative for TWG in industry groups and with external agencies. Leads collaboration with other internal TWG departments to help ensure effective implementation of health, safety and security programs and initiatives. Maintains knowledge of new and emerging regulations and laws that could impact TWG’s operations and leads efforts to implement corresponding required changes for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in an industrial safety-related field and a minimum of eight years of EHS management experience in a manufacturing setting. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred. Prior work experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements is preferred.

In-depth working knowledge of general industry safety and health standards, including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and applicable international work health and safety requirements. Demonstrated experience working with and navigating codes and standards established by EPA, DHS, NFPA, ANSI, IIAR, and other regulatory and consensus standards organizations.

Extensive experience overseeing regulatory programs across multiple industrial locations is required; experience across multiple states and/or countries preferred. Proven experience in successfully managing projects and driving continuous improvement. Experience supervising other safety professionals, with an emphasis on their career and professional development.

Prior experience successfully implementing compliance with federal, state, local, and industry regulatory standards in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Must have a strong background in leading incident investigation and root cause analysis programs. Experience implementing and overseeing site security programs preferred.

Skilled in the use of all MS Office 365 programs at an intermediate to advanced level. Must be able to read, fully comprehend, and implement requirements of laws, regulations, rulings, and technical documents. Highly skilled in verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders. Must consistently embrace and demonstrate all The Wine Group Core Values – Be a Steward, See Possibility, Find a Way, Stay Grounded.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying frequencies. The position involves work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to warehouse and production equipment and associated noise levels. Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and twist at varying frequencies while working in warehouse and production environments.

Travel to TWG facilities, including facilities in New York and Australia is required and may vary based on business needs, with overnight travel expected up to 10% of working days. Travel will primarily consist of site visits within California, with occasional overnight, out-of-state, and international travel as necessary.

COMPENSATION

$128,000–$180,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities, education, and other position-related factors. At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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