Safety Supervisor

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’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Scheduled Shift: Monday through Thursday; 12:00pm-10:00pm

The Operations Safety Supervisor plays a critical role in fostering a strong safety culture and managing environmental compliance at Iron Bull Distillery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of a sound safety program to achieve zero injuries at IBD.
• Leads the creation of a safety culture to ensure team members think about safety first & watch out for the safety of others.
• Recommends, develops & executes procedures, policies & programs to enhance workplace safety; develops & executes safety training; leads an active safety committee; creates & oversees a system to quickly identify & remedy safety hazards; oversees investigation of accidents, injuries & property damage.
• Participates in "My Development” and executes the plan to meet/exceed goals and KPIs.
• Develops the policies needed in support of the Environmental, Health & Safety Program; provides input to the leadership team on all policies as they are developed and implemented.
• Ensures compliance with all health/safety and environmental Learning Management System (LMS) course requirements.
• Develops and conducts the safety portion of the new employee orientation program inclusive of required LMS courses.
• Efficiently manages Safety CAPEX projects at IBD within needed timeframe; reviews and approves all IBD CAPEX projects for safety/environmental compliance in conjunction with Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
• Manages and oversees all workers compensation carrier’s claims and ensures administration of the system.
• Obtains and keeps the reporting and record keeping requirements for safety and workers’ compensation.
• Performs safety inspections and assists with inspections for environmental compliance.
• Oversees procedures for reduction and disposal of miscellaneous or non-routine hazardous materials. Participates in and ensure compliance with regulations regarding Spill Plan Control and Countermeasures. Assist with air and water environmental inspections, as needed.
• Oversees Contractor & Temporary Employee Orientation Program.
• Works with management and contracted security teams to develop a system that is safe for all individuals that enter onto the facility and leave the facility.
• Communicates pertinent information with appropriate team members. Develops and executes security measures to protect people and assets, and to eliminate occurrence of or opportunities for theft.
• Ensures adherence to Personal Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental Policies and Practices.
• Provides crisis management advice and direction to designated safety representatives and employees at all applicable locations.
• Leads 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.
• Ensures employees are treated fairly and with respect.
• Creates a team environment where all employees are encouraged to make a difference in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Manages health and safety budget.
• Manages voucher and PPE program to ensure compliance.
  
  

The Operations Safety Supervisor will also support to the production team as needed:

• Providing leadership to assigned bottling line teams in a manner consistent with the culture of the company.
• Working with Operations Manager and Maintenance team implement operational and mechanical improvements.
• Evaluating production efficiency and cost; plans, organizes, directs, monitors and evaluates production on assigned.
• Continuously improving the quality of processes, products, services and the culture in which we work.
• Ensuring all Bottling operations meet regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA and TTB regulations.
• Taking immediate corrective action when needed to stay in compliance.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of safety/operations leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work 10 hours each shift
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
  
  

Preferred

• Degree concentration in Environmental, Heath and Safety
• Experience in the food & beverage industry
  
  

Min

USD $72,948.95/Yr.

Max

USD $109,423.43/Yr.