Director, Health & Safety Zone

Role Overview

Sodexo is currently in search of a Director, Health & Safety, to join our team! This position will support regional segments with the goals being leadership, continual improvement, regulatory compliance, regional coordination, and improved overall zero harm mindset culture. 

This is a remote position. The successful candidate should reside within one of the following areas Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, Florida or St. Louis Missouri. This position requires significant travel (approximately 25%).

The Health & Safety Director will lead and manage a regional safety team, ensuring the development, implementation, and overseeing of comprehensive safety programs across multiple states.  This role is pivotal in promoting a zero-harm mindset fostering a collaborative and proactive safety culture.  This Director will demonstrate the ability to support, develop, and implement an effective Occupational Health and Safety Management System, coordinate safety initiatives across multiple states, and ensure consistency and adherence to company safety policies.

What You'll Do

 This Director level job description includes:  

• This position is responsible for the oversight of the Health & Safety programs in North America with a focus on accounts in Florida and 18 other states.  
• This is a collaborative, governing function that includes maintaining regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and company policies.
• Lead a team of four Health & Safety Managers to mitigate risks and hazards that drive safety excellence and continual improvement to desire global expectations.
• Supports the brand, supports business growth, and communicates HSE objectives aligned with organizational goals. 
• Develops, implements, and manages all Safety and Health policies, procedures, activities and personnel to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Provides support and technical guidance to ensure programs are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Provides oversight of incident investigations and corrective actions; ensures adequate corrective actions are put into place to prevent recurrence.
• Takes a leadership role in dealing with complex or sensitive situations and works with Sodexo managers to ensure preventive measures and Group safety and engineering standards are regionally applicable.

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

Is this the right opportunity for you?  We are looking for candidates that have/are:  

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in occupational health & safety programs, risk control, or related field.
• Incident Investigative skills including root cause analysis.
• Good communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Analytical skills in data analysis, critical thinking, conducting risk assessments, and problem solving.
• On-site leadership and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheets, and Data Visualization Tools like Tableau.  

 

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 re