Manager, Health & Safety

Sodexo is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to support a large R&D client in Piscataway, NJ. Lead EHS programs, ensure OSHA/EPA compliance, manage high-risk and environmental programs, investigate incidents, and drive a proactive safety culture.

Seeking 5+ years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or IFM settings, with strong regulatory knowledge, contractor safety expertise, and OSHA 30 certification. CSP/CHMM, Gensuite, and facilities or technical experience preferred.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll champion a culture of safety by guiding the consistent application and improvement of health, safety, and food safety standards across your assigned zone. You’ll support the rollout of key safety programs, lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and deliver training that empowers teams to work safely and confidently. Your work will directly enhance operational performance while creating safer environments for employees, clients, and guests.

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: $89250  - $115500 

What’s in it for you

• A chance to elevate safety performance across multiple sites and diverse operational settings.
• Engagement in work that blends strategic planning with hands-on problem solving.
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams that value expertise, partnership, and continuous improvement.
• Professional growth through exposure to varied environments, challenges, and learning opportunities.
• A platform to drive meaningful safety enhancements with measurable outcomes.
• Influence in shaping daily behaviors that reinforce a strong safety culture.
• A role where your insights directly support safer, more consistent operational success.

What you’ll bring 

• Experience supporting or managing health, safety, or food safety programs across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, risk assessment approaches, and incident investigation processes.
• Skill in delivering training that motivates teams and improves adoption of best practices.
• Analytical capabilities to identify hazards, interpret trends, and recommend proactive solutions.
• Clear communication and collaboration that supports positive safety behaviors at every level.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 3 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.