Manager, Health & Safety
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to support a large R&D client in Piscataway, NJ. Lead EHS programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, manage high-risk and environmental programs, investigate incidents, and drive a proactive safety culture. Join a role where you’ll champion a culture of safety by guiding the consistent application and improvement of health, safety, and food safety standards across your assigned zone. You’ll support the rollout of key safety programs, lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and deliver training that empowers teams to work safely and confidently. Your work will directly enhance operational performance while creating safer environments for employees, clients, and guests. The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Requirements
- 5+ years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or IFM settings
- Strong regulatory knowledge
- Contractor safety expertise
- OSHA 30 certification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of Management Experience
- 3 years of Related Experience
- Experience supporting or managing health, safety, or food safety programs across multiple locations
- Knowledge of compliance requirements, risk assessment approaches, and incident investigation processes
- Skill in delivering training that motivates teams and improves adoption of best practices
- Analytical capabilities to identify hazards, interpret trends, and recommend proactive solutions
- Clear communication and collaboration that supports positive safety behaviors at every level
Nice To Haves
- CSP/CHMM
- Gensuite
- Facilities or technical experience
Responsibilities
- Lead EHS programs
- Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance
- Manage high-risk and environmental programs
- Investigate incidents
- Drive a proactive safety culture
- Champion a culture of safety by guiding the consistent application and improvement of health, safety, and food safety standards across your assigned zone
- Support the rollout of key safety programs
- Lead risk assessments and incident investigations
- Deliver training that empowers teams to work safely and confidently
- Enhance operational performance
- Create safer environments for employees, clients, and guests
- Perform specialized technical tasks to support operations
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
