Environmental Health & Safety Manager

BLUE OPS INC • Valdosta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager to lead safety and environmental compliance within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a culture of safety and operational excellence across the plant. The ideal candidate has strong experience in a manufacturing environment, understands production operations, and is comfortable working on the plant floor with supervisors and frontline employees. This position will be required to maintain the Environmental Health & Safety Manager Role of both Blue Ops locations. This includes Valdosta, Ga facility as well as the West Palm Beach, Florida facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA standards and environmental regulations
• Experience leading audits, inspections, and compliance programs
• Proven ability to influence plant leadership and hourly workforce
• Travel to Blue Ops Valdosta, Georgia and West Palm Beach, Florida facilities
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, and move throughout production and office environments for inspections or incident response.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Flexible availability during off-hours or emergencies as required.
• Ability to travel long distances between the Valdosta, Ga facility and the West Palm Beach, Fl facility.
• This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check.
• Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification
• Professional certification such as Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent.
• OSHA General Industry 30 Hour Certification
• Experience with ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience coordinating with federal or state safety agencies.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with safety data analytics or safety management systems (SMS).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, and state/local agencies
• Maintain and manage required permits, reporting, and documentation
• Lead regulatory inspections and serve as the primary contact for external agencies
• Manage environmental programs including air emissions, stormwater, waste handling, hazardous materials, and chemical storage
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site safety programs
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and safety audits
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; implement corrective actions
• Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses)
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, PPE, and other critical programs
• Develop and deliver safety training for new hires, supervisors, and leadership
• Lead safety committee meetings and drive employee engagement initiatives
• Promote behavior-based safety and continuous improvement culture on the plant floor
• Lead emergency response planning and drills
• Manage OSHA Logs
• Coordinate with local emergency responders as needed

Benefits

• Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.
• Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager