EHS Safety Manager

About Us

Named after the trusted dog of our Founder, Red’s is one of the fastest growing natural food companies in the US. In 2009, Red’s was launched in pursuit of making the best burritos, period. We have discovered a broader passion for making a whole bunch of tasty and convenient items. This journey continues to evolve, and the most important lessons have been always using the highest quality ingredients, combine those with proven traditional cooking methods and lastly, anything less than an amazing experience for the customer is unacceptable.

As part of the Red’s organization, you’ll be an integral part of a fast-moving team that drives excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to put your best ideas to work and drive growth of the brand.

Scope of Role

This Individual will drive all safety and environmental related initiatives throughout the facility ensuring all employees are provided the safest work environment achievable and maintaining operational compliance with company, customer, and regulatory guidelines. This is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting various Safety programs in food production operation. The role will primarily be responsible for assisting with implementing corrective actions identified through various means to improve the safety environment, as well as the coordination of various other safety initiatives. This individual must be able to communicate with all levels of the facility. The successful candidate for this position must be able to administer policies and procedures in accordance with established local, state, and federal requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and manage lock out tag out program, training, keys, and locks Develop, conduct, and track safety training.
• Champion a Zero Injury work environment for all associates.
• Champion safety by monitoring and observing associates working on the production/ shop floor and effectively communicating and facilitating hazard elimination strategies with front line supervision.
• Maintain recordkeeping systems.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Coordinate and/or conduct site inspections and audits.
• Ensure preservation of operation and inspection logs.
• Sustain various EHS programs, lockout placards, Job Hazard Analysis, etc.
• Assist supervision with Safety Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
• Organize and conduct safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization
• Develop, conduct, and track safety training.
• Assist with performing comprehensive incident investigations and follow up on closure of incident reports.
• Provide constructive feedback and communication when issues are discovered that need to be addressed.
• Maintain and promote positive attitude, teamwork and cooperation.
• Partner with Managers and Supervisors to drive safety initiatives in work areas.
• Review chemicals on site and verify current SDS (Safety Data Sheets) are in the online system.
• Monitor Contractors for compliance with EHS program and training requirements.
• Help facilitate site security initiatives.
• Perform various other duties relating to safety, as assigned.
• Implement corrective actions for identified safety improvements.
• Support Safety Kaizen events, targeting hazards/areas needing improvement.
• Provide leadership to create effective Safety teams and programs.
• DEPARTMENT Environmental, Heath and Safety Manager (EHS) TRAVEL REQUIRED 5%
• REPORTS TO Operations Manager REVISION DATE Dec. 2025
• Assist with training, hazard identification, ergonomics, etc.
• Administer first aid to employees as needed.

 Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science field preferred or equivalent of work experience in the environmental, health and safety fields in a plant environment. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel. 
• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
•  Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to meet goals and deadlines.
•  Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field or 7 years’ experience equivalent work exp. 
• Must have food manufacturing experience. 
• Knowledge of local, state and federal safety compliance and regulatory issues, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
•  OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Training (or equivalent). 
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar quality/EHS certifications desired, but not required. 
• Must have attention to detail, be self-directed and display strong organizational skills. 
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems 
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. 
• Ability to effectively select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to cold, hot and or humid conditions.
• Requires adherence to all safety rules and use of PPE
• Climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.
• Frequently works near moving and mechanical parts.
•  Possible exposure to fumes and air borne particles.
• Loud noise environment to be expected.
• Subjected to changing priorities, time pressures, constraints, and high level of related stress.
• Required to use PPE when working around moving machinery.