Senior Manager, Health & Safety

Role Overview

Championing Safety, Protecting Patients!

*This position is remote*

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Health & Safety to support our Healthcare and Seniors operations for the Southern region. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and injury-prevention programs to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will conduct safety audits, lead incident investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide ongoing training to our leadership teams. Strong knowledge of healthcare safety standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive a proactive safety culture are essential. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about safety compliance in a healthcare setting and have the flexibility to travel up to 30% of the time. 

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs;

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented;

• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis;

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations;

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and frontline teams on safety best practices;

• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare regular reports for leadership;

• Coordinate training programs to promote safety awareness and safe work behaviors; and

• Drive a culture of proactive hazard prevention and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety practices, supported by progressive leadership experience;

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards;

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills;

• Proven ability to influence teams and lead organizational safety initiatives;

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years