Health & Safety Manager

Diageo; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Stock awards

Annual incentive

Job summary

Diageo is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead environmental, health, and safety programs at the Lebanon, KY site. You will implement and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and drive risk reduction across production and construction activities.

You will collaborate with the site safety team, manage permits and routine agency reporting, and deliver training programs for new hires and annual refreshers while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in production and distillation environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field; CSP or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to oversee EHS management systems in production, distillation and construction environments; crisis management and business recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on site safety and environmental activities.
• Identify and mitigate site risks with the safety team.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and manage permits and reports (air, wastewater, SPCC).
• Deliver safety training for new hires and annual refreshers.
• Maintain OSHA logs and contractor safety program; support risk assessments and root cause analyses.
• Lead internal audits and continuous improvement programs for health, safety, and environment.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field

CSP or equivalent experience

Job description

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and setting the standard for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Purpose of Role

This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining various environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure all employees' highest level of compliance. Monitors environmental, health, and safety regulations and provides technical support and leadership to Area Managers to ensure compliance with internal standards and Federal, State, and Local laws.

Key Outputs

Provide direction and make decisions regarding all site safety and environmental activities. Work together with the site safety team to identify and mitigate site risks. Serve as a liaison for regulatory agencies. Track & report Governance critical metrics (Environmental, Risk, and Health) Conduct plant safety, health, and environmental inspections and on-the-job coaching with operations team members. Conduct site construction safety inspections, assessments and PTW documents. Ensure full compliance and adherence to site environmental permits. Support preparing required environmental permit applications and renewals and routine agency reports, e.g., air, wastewater, SPCC, spill reporting, etc. Training program delivery and implementation. Includes new hire safety training and annual refresher training for all employees on various safety and environmental topics. Maintain contractor safety program, including the qualification process, orientation, and safety compliance. Provide guidance and leadership to the site to enhance employee safety engagement. Maintain OSHA Logs. Support and drive the Behavior Based Safety Program for the site. Conduct risk assessments and recommend risk reduction and control strategies to site leadership. Conduct root cause analysis for incidents, accidents, and near misses. Provide corrective actions and lessons learned at the site and corporate level. Lead and ensure adherence to the internal audit program schedule. Roll out/embed critical safety and environmental programs throughout site processes and infrastructure, including Zero Harm, SFIP, NFPA, and OSHA DISCUS. Implement continuous improvement programs related to health, safety, and the environment.

Qualifications and Experience Required

5+ years of related experience in a relevant production and distillation environment. Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field CSP or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to oversee EHS management systems in production, distillation and construction environments, including identification, assessment, control, crisis management, and business recovery plan. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Vital planning, interpersonal, and follow-up skills. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards, and guidelines for niche environmental health and safety functions as required. Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognize and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

• US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.
• (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)
• At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to set the standard, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Workforce Details

Worker Type :Regular

Primary Location:Lebanon

LEBANON, KY: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $96,188 TO $160,313 (ANNUAL)

Salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location. With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people’s unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.