Chandon Senior Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

About Chandon

CHANDON, a distinguished member of the LVMH ecosystem, is renowned for its pioneering spirit in the sparkling wine industry. As part of the world's largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH, CHANDON benefits from a rich heritage of innovation and excellence. With a presence on four continents and a commitment to crafting exceptional sparkling wines, CHANDON offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to the Maison's ambitious growth and development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety committee, drive safety initiatives, and manage comprehensive health and safety programs across the organization
• Develop and maintain cohesive health and safety training programs for all employees, including new hire orientation
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards including OSHA and Cal/OSHA
• Lead ISO 45001 certification and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS) for safety
• Foster a positive safety culture, encouraging open communication and proactive hazard reporting
• Develop and enforce the contractor safety management program, ensuring all contractors understand and adhere to company standards
• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's Integrated Management System (IMS) and Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure compliance with relevant ISO certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001
• Oversee supplier quality management and ensure quality and regulatory aspects are adequately covered in supplier selection, control, and monitoring
• Maintain quality management systems across the entire organization from vineyards to shipment of finished goods
• Lead quality management review (QMR) meetings and coordinate with safety and environment teams
• Conduct regular auditing of quality systems both internally and at contract manufacturer locations
• Manage, mentor, and support the Quality Supervisor and Quality Technician
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations for quality complaints and customer correspondence
• Assign and oversee daily production quality audits on tirage, disgorging, labeling lines, and bottling subcontractor operations
• Ensure incoming inspection of wine and finished product inspections are performed on schedule; process wine returns
• Investigate and respond to quality complaints with appropriate documentation and reporting
• Lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including Napa Green Winery Certification
• Lead sustainability committee overseeing soils, water, packaging and waste, health and safety, energy, carbon footprint, CSR, and workplace wellness initiatives
• Establish annual objectives for environment and energy management
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing recommendations and supporting implementation across departments
• Develop process-oriented analysis and implement continuous improvement methodologies including 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 7-10 years of quality and environmental experience in an industrial setting
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful quality assurance strategies and managing quality systems
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies, tools, and processes including Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC
• In-depth knowledge of relevant ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and familiarity with industry-specific regulations
• Knowledge of Product Quality Assurance analyses and methodology
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proven experience with successful ISO implementation and management experience
• Ability to work safely, including proper use of protective equipment and handling of hazardous substances

Skills

Experience

Minimum 7-10 years of quality and environmental experience in an industrial setting. Winery or beverage production experience is preferred but not mandatory. Demonstrated success in leading ISO certification initiatives and implementing quality management systems. Proven management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field required. Master's degree is preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 135,000 to USD 160,000 per annum.

Benefits

15% target bonus

Culture

CHANDON's culture is characterized by a maverick spirit, encouraging empowerment and autonomy. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a caring environment where all employees can reach their full potential. Collaboration, courage, and inspiration are at the core of CHANDON's values, creating a dynamic and supportive workplace.

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