Position: Environmental Health/ Safety/ Security Coordinator

Location: Green River Distilling Location – Owensboro, KY

Company/Location Overview

No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.

The Green River Distilling Company has roots back to 1885 and holds the tenth license issued in Kentucky. The latest iteration began in 2016 and business is poised for growth. The distilling operations lays down product for their own brand and contracts to make other brands. The campus also has a bottling facility and tours, tastings, and event space. Green River recently partnered with the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.

With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the WorldTM, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies for many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.

We are the premiere destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado. At our on-site restaurant, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kitchen and Bar, visitors enjoy chef-driven yet approachable Southern cuisine with international flair paired with creative cocktails, a vast collection of spirits, curated wine list, and our one-of-a-kind Vintage Library, our ode to distilling history stocked with old and rare finds dating back to the 19th century.

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL.

For more information, please visit www.greenriverdistilling.com or www.bardstownbourbon.com

Job Summary

• Administers policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing areas pertaining to functional areas of responsibility and provides guidance and direction to correct deficiencies.
• Monitors regulatory environment and maintains relationships with governmental entities and others in the field to proactively respond to new or amended rules and regulations. Ensures required data collection, permits, and filings are maintained current.
• Collaborates with and advises other functions and business leadership teams to prevent or mitigate risks and ensure EHSS programs and policies support objectives.
• Coordinates field inspections, tests, audits, investigations, and/or collection/analysis of environmental samples to assess processes and/or facilities and documents, reports and interprets findings to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Develops and implements effective training and education programs related to functional areas of responsibility and tracks participation.
• Oversee emergency response / management programs to ensure Green River Distilling has structure and resources to respond to emergency situations.
• Develop and improve plant-specific work practices, PPE selection, and procedures in accordance with Bardstown Bourbon Company policy and procedures.
• Ensure employee participation and engagement.
• Emergency planning.
• Maintain effective emergency response plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local ERS and outside services to assure effective emergency planning and responses (coordinated with internal responders).
• Provide training and routine meetings for internal responders to ensure effective responses.
• Prepare, schedule, and conduct emergency drills and exercises.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Analyze, summarize, and report relevant EHSS data to all organizational levels (to include leading indicators)
• Manage the contractor safety program at Green River Distilling.
• Provide routine daily field presence and interaction with floor level employees.
• Support planning of critical activities (and monitoring execution of critical activities).
• Ensure that employee safety concerns are captured and that response to concerns is timely and adequate.
• Record, assign, and follow-to-resolution, all safety actions from employee concerns and suggestions, and actions that are identified by incident investigations.
• Set expectations for, enforce, and facilitate incident and near-miss incident reporting.
• Lead or coordinate audits, inspections, training, and verification of compliance to company and regulatory standards. Develop and improve of EHSS auditing programs.
• Lead or support new project safety reviews or reviews of equipment changes/alterations.
• Manage and optimize care for possible injury cases and/or safe employee return-to-work.
• Establish working relationships with local occupational/work health providers to ensure effective treatment and understanding of Green River Distilling's return to work program.
• Support HR Management with return-to-work programs and reviews.
• Serve as the plant contact for contract security company.
• Ensure plant security. Lead or conduct security investigations. Ownership of plant security systems (including surveillance systems).
• Create, implement, and manage Green River security standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with Bardstown Bourbon Company standards, policies and procedures.
• Plan security for special and high-risk events.
• Develop and implement budgetary requirements for security, safety, and environmental operations.
• Procure and maintain security-related supplies and equipment as needed.

• Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

• Serve and assist as company representative for outside agency inspections or audits (government, insurance, etc.) and for internal legal counsel.
• Organize and lead plantwide safety and communications meetings.
• Develop plant and assist with development of departmental goals and objectives.
• Develop and mentor plant leaders (particularly regarding EHSS responsibilities).
• Lead investigation teams for significant incidents. Determine root cause and corrective actions. Manage the roll out of corrective actions. Develop and maintain investigative skills of others on the plant management team.

• All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of demonstrated work experience in an EHSS Supervisor position or internship (with emergency response and planning responsibilities) is required.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of OSHA regulations. DOT and environmental regulatory knowledge/experience is preferred.
• Experience and competence with incident investigation and process/job safety review methodologies.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to lift as much as 50 lbs.
• EMT or EMT First Responder Certification preferred.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods; walk long distances, ascend/descend stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception and the ability to adjust focus is required to effectively perform the responsibilities of this job.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors and in the plant environment for sustained periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to carry a company cell phone and respond as needed 24/7.

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Bardstown Bourbon Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.