Director, Health & Safety

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 per year - $180070 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 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 decisi…

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