Unit Safety Manager 1

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Safety Manager 1 in Houston, TX to support a World HQs Corporate Real Estate (CRE) client by advancing HSE performance through safe work planning, field oversight, incident prevention, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sodexo operations, site leadership, project teams, subcontractors, and CRE stakeholders to strengthen a proactive safety culture and ensure work is planned, controlled, verified, and executed safely.

Join a role where you’ll lead the creation of a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment across client sites. As the primary HS&E and Quality Assurance leader, you will drive a strong safety culture, oversee environmental, health, and safety programs, and ensure compliance with North American and client-specific standards. You will manage audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions to support safe operations and continuous improvement.

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.

$61710 - $79860

• Full ownership of site HS&E and quality assurance programs in a high-visibility, standalone leadership role.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen a safety culture at every level of the organization.
• Hands-on involvement in incident management, environmental programs, compliance audits, and training.
• Collaboration with operations, facilities, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence.
• Influence long-term HS&E strategy, major projects, process improvements, and regulatory readiness.
• Direct impact on safety performance, risk mitigation, and employee engagement.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Experience leading an independent EHS or single-site safety program.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific regulations, including North Dakota standards.
• Skill in conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and risk-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing audits, corrective actions, reporting, and environmental compliance programs.
• Expertise in training development, onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Education Requirement:
  Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years
• Related
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year

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.

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 s 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.