Senior Manager, Health & Safety

Sodexo•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo has a new opening for a Senior Manager, Health & Safety, to join our team. This risk control professional will provide innovative Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) support to all Sodexo business segments in multiple States. A major function of this role is to integrate safety into the culture of the organization, produce safe environments for our employees, clients, and customers, and manage key performance indicators to drive strong business results. The successful applicant will possess proven leadership abilities to manage a team of HSE Managers, technical knowledge and familiarity with regulatory requirements, and effective communication skills throughout various levels of the organization. This is a remote position. The ideal candidate will maintain a home office in the state of Colorado or Oklahoma. This position requires domestic travel approximately 20-40% of the time. Typical travel days - Tuesday -Thursdays. Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of management experience (direct or indirect).
5–7 years of progressive HSE experience, specifically supporting multi-site or regional zones.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize engineering solutions over PPE or administrative procedures.
Expert knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards.
Skilled in root-cause analysis and incident investigation.
Expertise in Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, and BI dashboards (Power BI/Tableau)

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (CSP, CSHM, or CHMM); OSHA 10 – General Industry; ServSafe or AllerTrain highly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for unit-specific safety challenges.
Conduct site visits to identify hazards and implement high-level controls.
Verify the consistent application of safety standards and effective risk management across diverse business lines.
Analyze metrics (LTIR, TRCR, and near-miss data) to identify trends and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Act as a Segment Point of Contact, influencing site leaders to take ownership of safety performance and behaviors.
Lead HSE initiatives using the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle.
Support the development and rollout of environmental compliance and sustainability programs.
Mentor HSE Managers and Segment Coordinators to strengthen regional technical competency.