Unit Safety Manager 3

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Unit Safety Manager to drive a safety culture for our growing business within a Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management client in the Los Angeles, CA area. This onsite role partners closely with site leadership and project management teams, with regular, hands‑on engagement to support and advance safety culture, compliance, and risk mitigation efforts. Sodexo provides our corporate service partners with a diverse range of food services and integrated facilities management possibilities. From restaurants to delivery options, to streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology, Sodexo creates a safe, vibrant, and eco-friendly workplace.   

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations for occupational health, safety, and environmental hazards (e.g., Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, Asbestos, Lead, Fall Prevention, etc.), and review unit-specific policies and procedures.
• Train staff, oversee work, evaluate potential hazards proactively, and implement safety communications and reporting protocols.
• Conduct audits, recommend and manage safety devices and equipment to protect employees and mitigate risks, and analyze chemical exposure to improve sustainability.
• Measure the effectiveness of HS&E strategies, track accident trends, and produce progress reports to meet division objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to external regulatory bodies, guide safety management and accident prevention, and support HS&E inspections and investigations.

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.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of site-specific and OSHA 30 requirements, and can measure the effectiveness of Operational Excellence / HS&E strategies and programs in a fact-based and objective manner  
• Experience training staff, overseeing project work, proactive evaluation of potential hazards, thorough reporting, and safety communications
• Unit-specific knowledge of policies and procedures for controlling occupational health, safety, and environmental hazards that come under Federal, State, and local regulations (e.g., Control of Hazardous Energy; Permit Required Confined Space Identification and Entry, Asbestos, Lead, Right to Know (GHS), Fall Prevention, Slips/Trips/Falls, Storm Water, etc.)
• Experience completing Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental audits
• Ability to recommend, justify, implement, and manage safety devices, equipment, and/or products that help protect employees and customers and mitigate losses

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 3 years