Director, Health & Safety

Entegra; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributio

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a senior safety leader to shape and strengthen a culture of safety across diverse environments. You’ll lead strategic initiatives that protect employees and guests, elevate operational standards, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations.

In this role, you’ll manage performance evaluations, resource deployment, and risk metrics, partnering with executives and frontline teams to drive measurable improvements and business continuity across the

Qualifications

• Education requirements defined as Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 7 years of management experience.
• 7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape safety strategy across a complex portfolio and influence senior leaders.
• Lead enterprise-wide safety programs and drive risk reduction.
• Oversee incident response and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety metrics.

Skills

Food safety standards

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Risk management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Smartsheet

PowerPoint

Enablon

Incident reporting systems

Job description

Provides strategic and operational leadership for people, food and facilities safety, partnering with leaders to mitigate risk, strengthen compliance, drive Zero Harm and ensure consistent frontline execution.

The Director uses root cause analysis and safety scorecards to manage operational risks, strengthen accountability, demonstrate measurable risk reduction, and reduce Total Cost of Risk (TCOR).

About the job

Step into a critical leadership role where you’ll shape and strengthen a culture of safety across diverse environments. You’ll lead strategic initiatives that protect employees and guests, elevate operational standards, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations. Through collaboration, innovation, and proactive risk management, you'll champion programs that drive well-being, regulatory excellence, and business continuity.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range: $115940 - $180070

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

Shape safety strategy across a complex portfolio, influence senior leaders, and create measurable impact on people, operations and performance.

Lead high-impact safety programs, build strong teams, partner with executives and clients, and see your work come to life in frontline operations.

• Make a meaningful impact by leading enterprise-wide safety strategies that protect people and enhance organizational resilience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting- edge systems that reduce risk and support operational efficiency
• Influence procurement and product standards by defining safety expectations, conducting trend analysis, and managing supplier protocols
• Take the lead on incident response and corrective action planning to prevent future risk and promote a learning culture
• Champion innovation by identifying new tools and technologies that enhance safety practices and reduce operational disruptions
• Partner with leadership to align safety goals with business objectives, drive continuous improvement, and build trust at all levels
• Represent a mission-driven brand by setting high standards for health, food safety, and emergency preparedness across all operations

What you’ll bring

Expertise in food safety/HACCP, FDA Food Code, OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards, including occupational safety, life safety, chemical management, waste disposal and hazardous materials.

Applies RCA, 5-Whys, Fishbone and PDCA to identify systemic failures, drive corrective actions and improve safety. Proficient in Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Enablon and enterprise incident reporting systems.

• Leadership in health and safety management, with the ability to influence strategy and champion a culture of safety across large, complex organizations
• Deep knowledge of regulatory standards including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and food safety protocols, with a track record of ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement
• Investigative and analytical skills, including experience conducting root cause analyses and implementing effective corrective actions
• Clear and confident communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Technical proficiency with data and digital tools to drive informed decision-making and report on key safety metrics

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 7 years
• Related Experience: 7 years

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.

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.