General Manager 5 - Environmental Services / Custodial

Sodexo; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Flint, MI is seeking a senior environmental services leader to oversee operations and strategic direction of the environmental services teams, managing budgets and driving performance.

You will ensure a clean, safe environment for staff, clients, and visitors, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This role offers visibility across the organization and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of management experience.
• 5 years related experience.
• Experience leading environmental services in a complex setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations and strategic direction of environmental services teams to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Manage budgets, drive team performance, and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement; hire/fire decisions and performance evaluations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental services

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position will support McLaren Flint located in Flint, MI

About The Job

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee the operations and strategic direction of environmental services teams to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You’ll manage budgets, drive team performance, and uphold quality and safety standards while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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:

$104550 per year - $135300 per year

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

• Lead and inspire a large, diverse team dedicated to delivering service excellence.
• Make a meaningful impact by ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for staff, clients, and visitors.
• Gain visibility by driving operational outcomes and improving performance metrics.
• Take ownership of financial oversight, resource planning, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align services with organizational goals.
• Build leadership and mentoring skills in a fast-paced, people-focused setting.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and team success.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading environmental services or custodial operations in a complex setting.
• A track record of building high-performing teams through coaching, engagement, and accountability.
• Financial acumen with the skills to manage budgets, control costs, and drive efficiency.
• Technical expertise in regulatory compliance, safety standards, and custodial best practices.
• A hands-on, results-oriented approach with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 5 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.