Unit Safety Manager 3

Sodexo; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to support a client in Rahway, NJ. The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical operations and industrial hygiene experience, and the proven ability to lead complex environmental, health, and safety programs.

You will oversee Quality Assurance and all Food, Physical, and Environmental Safety across a multisite portfolio, deliver training, conduct audits, mitigate hazards, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with site leaders to strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience leading HS&E programs across multiple locations or within complex operational portfolios.
• Knowledge of OSHA 30 requirements and site-specific regulatory standards.
• Expertise in Federal, State, and local regulations including Hazardous Energy Control, Confined Space Entry, Asbestos, Lead, GHS/Right to Know, Fall Prevention, and Stormwater.
• Experience conducting audits, evaluating hazards, implementing mitigation tools, and training staff.
• Skill in analyzing incident trends, chemical exposures, and sustainability factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead HS&E programs across multiple sites, influence safety and compliance.
• Provide HS&E expertise during due diligence, transitions, and stabilization of new accounts.
• Partner with site leaders to strengthen safety culture, deliver training, and conduct audits.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and regulatory engagements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to support a client in Rahway, NJ. The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical operations and industrial hygiene experience, and the proven ability to lead complex environmental, health, and safety programs.

This role is responsible for advancing safety performance through compliance leadership, hazard mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of innovative programs that enhance operational effectiveness and client satisfaction.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll serve as a key member of the local leadership team, overseeing Quality Assurance and all Food, Physical, and Environmental Safety programs across a multisite portfolio. You will provide HS&E expertise during new account due diligence, transitions, and stabilization while driving operational excellence, compliance, and risk mitigation. In this role, you’ll partner with site leaders to strengthen safety culture, deliver training, conduct audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $120190 - $155540

What’s in it for you

• A leadership role influencing safety, compliance, and operational performance across multiple sites.
• Opportunities to shape HS&E strategy for a global account portfolio.
• Direct involvement in new account transitions, due diligence, and program standardization.
• Hands‑on participation in audits, hazard assessments, equipment recommendations, and regulatory engagements.
• Collaboration with site and account leadership to build a culture of safety and performance excellence.
• The chance to make a measurable impact on risk reduction, compliance, and sustainable practices.
• Professional development in multisite HS&E leadership, regulatory compliance and operational strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading HS&E programs across multiple locations or within complex operational portfolios.
• Knowledge of OSHA 30 requirements and site‑specific regulatory standards.
• Expertise in Federal, State, and local regulations including Hazardous Energy Control, Confined Space Entry, Asbestos, Lead, GHS/Right to Know, Fall Prevention, and Stormwater.
• Experience conducting audits, evaluating hazards, implementing mitigation tools, and training staff.
• Skill in analyzing incident trends, chemical exposures, and sustainability factors.Competence in tracking program effectiveness, reporting safety performance, and ensuring compliance objectives are met.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 5 years
• Related Experience: 3 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.