About us:

Diageo is the world's leading premium beverage company with an outstanding diverse collection of brands, including Don Julio, Casamigos, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose, to celebrate life, every day, everywhere, has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform, and how we build shared value.

About the role:

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's EHS strategy, management system, governance routines and operational controls.

Translate and communicate the Category EHS strategy into the operations under the role’s responsibility, ensuring alignment with site priorities and corporate objectives.

Develop leaders and strengthen EHS capability across operational and administrative teams through mentor, engagement, training plans and visible leadership routines.

  Coordinate EHS training with Capability teams for plant personnel, new hires, contractors and visitors, and ensure execution in time and form with the involved areas.

Ensure compliance with corporate standards, Global Risk Management.

Lead inspections, audits, Gemba Walks and Process Confirmations to verify EHS conditions, control efficiency and compliance with established policies, procedures and standards.

  Supervise corrective and preventive actions from inspections, audits and employee reports from opening to closure, ensuring accurate completion and detailed evidence.

Drive a risk-based decision-making culture by leading job risk assessments and ensuring effective risk reduction plans are implemented to eliminate or control risks before work is performed.

Report, maintain and assure the reliability of EHS performance information, global reporting systems, governance routines, action plans and statistical performance analysis.

Required Experience/Skills/Abilities/Languages:

• Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health, or a related discipline. Master's degree or equivalent experience is desirable.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive Health, Safety & Environment experience in manufacturing or a similar operation, including leadership responsibilities.

• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing or leading ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

• Proven experience leading Critical Risk Management, Process Safety, environmental management, regulatory compliance and contractor management programs.

• Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Governance and multi-functional teams to drive operational performance, project execution and organizational change.

• Skills:

• Entrepreneurial Leadership, Influence without Authority, Change Management, Critical Thinking, Systems Thinking, Risk-Based Decision Making, Crisis Management, Talent Development, Executive Communication, Operational Excellence, Coaching and People Development, Partner Management, Results Orientation, Learning Agility and Adaptability.

• Capabilities:

• Solid understanding of applicable federal, state and municipal safety, health, environmental and sanitary legislation and regulatory requirements, including STPS, CONAGUA, SEMARNAT, SEMADET and COFEPRIS.

• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies, job risk assessments, incident investigation, root cause analysis, action tracking and performance assurance.

• Proven knowledge of Process Safety Management, including HAZOP, LOPA, consequence analysis, Management of Change, mechanical integrity, and toxic or asphyxiant atmospheres.

• Strong understanding of LOTO, Machine Safety, Permit to Work, Contractor Safety, Confined Spaces, Fire Prevention, area classification, ATEX/explosive atmospheres, emergency response and brigade coordination.
• Knowledge of major emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, vehicle safety, site traffic safety, industrial vehicles and construction safety.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word and Excel; Power BI or equivalent analytical tools is desirable.
• Proficient English, written and spoken.

We offer stellar benefits!

Diversity Statement:

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is central to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day, everywhere." This purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everyone regardless of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate, and to reflect our broad consumer base. We see diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business grow, and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the outstanding contribution that each person makes.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours and flexible location. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you and do not let anything stop you from applying.