Overview:
Welcome to Barton 1792 Distillery, Barton Brands of Kentucky. Our proud heritage dates to 1879 with the founding of the Tom Moore Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Renamed Barton 1792 Distillery, we continue to produce the highest quality spirits for over 130 years. In 2009, we became a part of Sazerac Company which was established in 1850 and is a leading U.S. spirits supplier with a portfolio of award-winning brands. Sazerac is an independent, family-owned company; we attribute our success to a unique blend of our history, culture, brands, relationships, innovation, technology, and most importantly, our people.
Responsibilities:
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the safety culture for a large, complex operation spanning a distillery, bottling hall, and distribution centers in Bardstown, KY. You'll have the opportunity to influence how 600 team members work safely every day, while building programs that truly make a difference. If you enjoy being hands-on, driving change, and developing a strong team, this role offers both visibility and long-term growth within a fast-moving environment.
* What You'll Do:
* Lead and continuously improve safety and environmental programs across multiple sites, ensuring a safe, compliant, and proactive workplace
* Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive actions that prevent repeat issues and reduce overall risk
* Build and deliver training programs that engage employees and strengthen a culture of safety ownership at every level
* Partner with leadership to manage compliance, reporting, and emergency response planning while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory agencies
* Develop and coach a small team while overseeing workers' compensation, contractor safety, and key safety-related projects
Qualifications:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or a related field
* 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations with hands-on compliance experience
* Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
Preferred:
* 10+ years of EHS experience, including leadership or team management responsibility
* Safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) and experience leading site-wide safety programs
* Background in the spirits, food & beverage, or other regulated manufacturing industries
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