Director EHS

Company

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a family‑owned business since 1933 and a leading distributor of wine and spirits.

Bolingbrook, IL

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career with an industry leader that invests in people through technology, continuous learning, and opportunities for growth. Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package of $113,000 to $130,000 plus incentives, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability, life insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

The Director II, EHS promotes a positive safety culture while complying with SGWS EHS standards. Responsibilities include training, coaching, audits, risk assessments, data reporting, compliance, and supporting site management.

• Promote an injury‑free culture across the division to reduce EHS risks.
• Assure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, occupational health and environmental regulations.
• Assess work areas and conduct job hazard analysis to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Conduct EHS training and implement proactive programs to mitigate employee injuries and illnesses.
• Make OSHA recordability determinations and participate as an active member of workers' compensation and incident investigation teams.
• Investigate and evaluate root causes for occupational injuries, incidents, and near misses.
• Facilitate the Division Safety Committee and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct facility safety observations and inspections on a frequent basis.
• Maintain understanding of business processes and functional interdependencies, escalating risks as needed.

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of online data management tools and the OSHA 300 log/injury records process.
• Work with Facilities and Operations teams to incorporate EHS safeguards during technology implementation.
• Work with Operations Fleet Safety and DOT compliance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
• Coordinate deployment of environmental procedures such as Haz Mat response, SPCC, Tier II, and other regulatory compliance.
• Visit job sites to monitor performance and improve safety outcomes.
• Handle unexpected challenges in a professional and calm manner.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in Safety, Health, or related science or equivalent experience (8‑10 years).
• Hold or be willing to obtain EHS credentials such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, OHST, CHST, or CSHM within 3 years.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations and incident investigation/EHS training experience.
• Experience in emergency response and risk mitigation.
• Ability to interpret and lead OSHA and federal regulation responsibilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and requirement for Power Industrial Equipment (PIT) certification within 1 year.
• First Aid, CPR & AED trained or ability to complete within 1 year.
• Preferred experience in food & beverage, distribution operations, or fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of Worker's Compensation practices and reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and EHS data management systems such as Intelex, Gensuite, Eneblon.

• Long periods of sitting and keyboarding.
• Occasional walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• May require lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is an affirmative action/EEO employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as required by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.