Unit Safety Manager 3

Sodexo•Rahway, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to support a large life sciences client in Rahway, NJ. This role is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across the site. You will work closely with HSE leadership and cross-functional teams to drive a strong, zero-harm safety culture. The position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while supporting operational excellence initiatives. This is a highly visible, fully on-site role requiring strong collaboration, auditing expertise, and proactive risk management. The ideal candidate brings both strategic insight and hands-on safety leadership in a regulated environment. SodexoMagic SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field preferred
Experience in HSE within life sciences, facilities management, or regulated environments
Strong auditing background with the ability to assess compliance and recommend improvements
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive risk-based decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings to stakeholders
Proven ability to influence, train, and support teams in building a strong safety culture
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and execution of HSE programs, policies, and initiatives to support a zero-harm safety culture
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations
Analyze safety data, incident trends, and root causes to implement corrective and preventive actions
Support regulatory inspections and investigations, serving as a subject matter expert during audits and compliance reviews
Facilitate HSE meetings, training sessions, and employee education programs to promote safety awareness
Partner with site leadership to develop risk registers, monitor KPIs, and deliver HSE performance reporting