Unit Safety Manager

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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…