Global EHS Specialist - LAC

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 raising the bar 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.

About the role: The purpose of this role is to support the implementation, assurance and continuous improvement of global Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards, governance frameworks and management systems for the LAC region. The role acts as a functional expert, translating global programmes, standards and improvement initiatives into practical execution across markets, manufacturing sites and office locations. The role leads Health & Safety improvement activities, supports environmental compliance requirements, and ensures EHS risks are effectively identified, managed and mitigated. The role reports directly to the Global EHS Reporting, Analytics & Data Assurance Team lead.

Location: Mexico / LAC manufacturing site.

Language: Spanish preferable.

Key Accountabilities

• Support implementation and assurance of global EHS standards, policies, procedures and management systems across all locations.
• Lead implementation of Health & Safety improvement programmes and translate global roadmaps into site‑level execution plans.
• Support identification, assessment and mitigation of EHS risks and lead/support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety requirements, environmental compliance obligations, permits and management systems.
• Support EHS capability building through training, coaching, awareness programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• EHS Technical Expertise, focus on H&S expertise
• Influencing & Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement & Execution Experience

Skills required

• Significant experience in Health & Safety within manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance and environmental management systems.
• Professional Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Healt & Safety or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

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 recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

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 raise the bar, 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.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Guadalajara Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-21

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. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 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.

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