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RahrBSG · 1 day ago

Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety

Shakopee, Minnesota

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

RahrBSG is a family-owned global leader in the craft beverage industry, seeking a Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety to join their team in Shakopee, MN. The role involves developing and leading EHS strategies and programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability across the organization.

BrewingCraft BeerFood and BeverageManufacturingWine And Spirits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the overall environmental health and safety (EHS) strategy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Implement an effective management of change program to ensure proper documentation and compliance

Ensure impactful metrics are tracked and reported timely

Develop and communicate a vision and roadmap for advancements in certification and compliance

Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to executive leadership on all EHS health and safety-related matters

Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety, production quality, regulatory, and certification requirements. Proactively monitor compliance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve identified compliance issues, partnering to create effective solutions

Design, implement, maintain, promote, and continuously improve the EHS policies, programs, and procedures

Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO standards) and industry best practices. Proactively monitor compliance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve identified compliance issues, partnering to create effective solutions

Develop a compliance audit program for all sites that incorporates employee safety, food safety, and lean principles

Collaborate, develop, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), predictive metrics, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for EHS, report on status and progress on improving performance

Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks across all business operations, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to improve programs, achieve results, and increase overall safety culture

Proactively identify gaps in environmental permitting compliance and manage external resources to ensure timely filings

Ensure proper protocols are in place for communicating risks to site visitors and contractors and that proper documentation and agreements are in place to manage liability

Lead incident investigations, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Oversee the creation and delivery of EHS training programs for all employees, visitors, and onsite service providers

Foster a culture of safety awareness and improvement through continuous education and engagement initiatives

Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international EHS regulations, including consistent documentation and process adherence across all sites

Manage and control the company's Environmental Management System (EMS) to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and conformance to ISO standards, including meeting submission deadlines and maintenance of records. Proactively influence internal and external stakeholders’ ability to utilize data and trends as related to EHS or ISO compliance, strengthening the EHS Management System and overall EHS culture

Prepare and present reports, metrics, and analyses on safety performance to leadership and stakeholders

Support and respond to EHS requests from external stakeholders

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-functional team of EHS professionals and operational leaders in production, distribution, and other operational areas

Build cross-functional partnerships to embed safety practices into daily operations and organizational processes

Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in safety compliance across the organization

Stay abrest of emerging trends, technologies, and regulations in environmental health and safety

Participate actively in cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency and achieve safety standards

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs, demonstrating flexibility, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to addressing business challenges and opportunities

Qualification

EHS strategy developmentRegulatory compliance expertiseISO 14001Professional certifications CSPProfessional certifications CIHRisk assessmentIncident managementData analysisProject managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related field

8+ years' of progressive experience leading successful EHS organizations across multiple locations, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

Advanced knowledge of federal, state, local, and international safety and environmental laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.)

Experience with management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Approximately 10 – 20% of out-of-town travel required