Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

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

Safety Leadership & Risk Management

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

Training & Engagement

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

Emergency Preparedness

Lead emergency response planning and drills
Manage OSHA Logs
Coordinate with local emergency responders as needed

Key Competencies

Hands-on leadership style
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams
Strong communication and training abilities
Data-driven decision making

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Desired Qualifications

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).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

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. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.

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