Sr. Manager, Health & Safety

Red Bull•Santa Monica, CA

16d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Total Reward & Safety, the Sr. Manager, Health & Safety will lead key health and safety initiatives across the U.S. and Canada. In this role, you will work with guidance from our Global and HQ teams while taking the lead in shaping, driving, and elevating our health & safety (H&S) programs at the national level. You will help ensure compliance with local, state/provincial, and federal regulations, contribute to risk mitigation strategies, and actively foster a culture of safety, well-being, and accountability across the organization. The Sr. Manager, Health & Safety leads and contributes to a variety of impactful projects, handles assignments with a high degree of independence, and collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance our health and safety practices.

Requirements

Experienced health and safety professional with specialized expertise in H&S management or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of applicable health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices across U.S. and/or Canadian jurisdictions.
Demonstrated experience leading or playing a key role in meaningful health and safety initiatives and projects within a corporate, industrial, or multi-site environment.
Ability to work independently with access to guidance and alignment from senior leaders and global counterparts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, interpret data, and translate findings into practical actions.
Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence, educate, and build strong relationships with leaders, frontline employees, and external partners (across department/business).
Familiarity with incident management systems, risk assessment tools, and safety management systems.
Proven ability to recommend, pilot, and implement enhancements to health and safety programs and processes.
Commitment to continuous learning, staying current on evolving H&S practices, and bringing forward new ideas to improve safety performance and culture.

Responsibilities

LEAD HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM INITIATIVES Lead the rollout and ongoing enhancement of health and safety initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements across the U.S. and Canada.
Contribute to the design and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and frameworks that promote a safe, healthy, and engaging workplace.
Monitor emerging trends, risks, and best practices in health and safety, and translate them into practical improvements and recommendations.
DRIVE HEALTHY & SAFETY PROJECTS Lead and support a range of health and safety projects from planning through to implementation and follow-up, ensuring strong execution and stakeholder alignment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational leaders to implement initiatives and address site-specific and functional H&S challenges.
Help develop user-friendly tools, playbooks, templates, and resources that make it easier for managers and employees to live our safety standards day-to-day.
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS Partner with the Head of Total Reward & Safety and Global/HQ teams to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, and recommend practical corrective and preventive actions.
Stay current on regulatory changes and industry developments and provide input on updates needed to maintain ongoing compliance.
SUPPORT RISK MITIGATION AND INCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT Identify and assess health and safety risks across operations and support the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies.
Support or lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and ensure follow-through on preventive and corrective measures.
Contribute to the development, communication, and testing of emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
CHAMPION A CULTURE OF HEALTH & SAFETY Lead initiatives that build awareness, ownership, and engagement around health and safety at all levels of the organization.
Develop and deliver training, campaigns, and communication materials to reinforce health and safety practices, track completion and effectiveness, and ensure consistency across locations.
Act as a visible and credible advocate for health and safety, influencing leaders and employees and helping to embed safety into everyday decisions and behaviors.
COLLABORATE WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS Partner closely with the HQ Health & Safety team, HR, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to align H&S priorities with broader business objectives.
Provide insights, recommendations, and coaching to leaders and teams to strengthen health and safety practices and decision-making.
Engage with external regulatory agencies, vendors, and H&S consultants to support compliance, benchmarking, and the adoption of leading practices.
Coordinate Health & Safety committee meetings: set agendas, document action items, communicate outcomes, and track progress on initiatives.
MONITOR, ANALYZE, AND REPORT ON HEALTH & SAFETY PERFORMANCE Maintain and continuously improve health and safety key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, including accurate records of workplace incidents and near misses.
Prepare clear, concise reports and summaries for leadership, turning data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Use data and trends to identify priorities, guide decision-making, and support continuous improvement across sites and functions.