EH&S Lead

Pernod Ricard; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 67,700 - 84,600; Full time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Lead in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves developing and implementing EHS policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and 5+ years of safety management experience in manufacturing. The company values safety culture initiatives and is committed to the health and safety of its employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required.
• 5+ years of safety management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with reference standards like NFPA, OSHA, DISCUS, ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver EHS training programs to operations team members.
• Conduct site risk assessments to identify risks.
• Manage environmental, health & safety programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct incident investigations to determine root cause.

Skills

Safety management

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Knowledge of NFPA, OSHA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft products

Job description

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Salary range: $67,700.00 to $84,600.00. The range may vary if the location is outside of this area.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Lead (EHS) is responsible for identifying, removing, and reducing hazards and risks. The lead will develop and implement policies that ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations and assist departments with compliance and improve the health and safety practices of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver initial and refresher EHS training programs to operations team members and all new hires
• Conduct site risk assessments to ensure risks are identified
• Work with the site leadership team to develop risk mitigation and elimination strategies to ensure a safe working environment
• Manage and implement environmental, health & safety programs to meet both regulatory requirements and Pernod Ricard requirements
• Help drive EHS continuous improvement efforts across the site
• Develop corrective action plans utilizing key stakeholders and tracking items to closure
• Drive safety culture initiatives

Record Keeping

• Conduct incident and accident investigations to determine root cause, preventative actions and track actions to closure
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations
• Maintain required record‑keeping documents as required, ensure timely reporting for all site permits
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation

Data Driven

• Partner with site management to ensure applicable EHS related KPIs (accident rates, training participation, defects, etc.) are defined, tracked and measured on a regular basis. Focus should be on continuous improvement
• Conduct inspections where required
• Drive site environmental sustainability targets

Ongoing

• Coordinate the purchase, proper use, maintenance, and inspection of necessary safety and personal protective equipment
• Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues and make recommendations to area managers
• Ability to work with employees and achieve safety cultural progression, maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required

Experience

• 5+ years of safety management experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Familiarity with reference standards (NFPA, OSHA, DISCUS, ANSI)
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and facilitate learning
• Public speaking skills
• Proficiency with computer applications and Microsoft products

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].