Director, Health & Safety Zone

Society for Conservation Biology; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Director of Health & Safety to lead a regional team and drive a zero-harm mindset across multiple states. The role involves developing and managing comprehensive safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in occupational health and safety, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of OSHA regulations. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of employees across the organization.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in health & safety programs and risk control.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Strong analytical skills in data analysis and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety programs across North America.
• Lead a team of Health & Safety Managers to drive safety excellence.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety Programs

Incident Investigative Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Knowledge of OSHA Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheets

Data Visualization Tools (Tableau)

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexois currently in search of aDirector, 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 aremoteposition. The successful candidate should reside within Central and Northern Florida. 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 18 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 MicrosoftOffice 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 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of related experience