Job Description

Aramark Workplace Experience Group is currently seeking a Food Safety & Occupational Safety Manager to join the LifeWorks team. The Food Safety & Occupational Safety Manager will coordinate efforts targeting a holistic approach to assist the organization with implementation of safety and risk programs, processes, and procedures to protect people, property, environment, and company assets. This position will function as a strategic operational support leader to enhance safety and risk process improvements. This role will also function as a key point of contact for addressing operational needs as they relate to occupational safety, food safety & sanitation, and environmental compliance, employee training and support execution of all Aramark safety process & procedures.

• Provide direct Safety Support, Coordination, and guidance for assigned business unit(s)
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations, working with all levels of the organization to ensure compliance safety standards/codes and employee protection.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate training programs, facilitate training, and promote safe practices and working conditions in a variety of environments and situations for all employees at the assigned business unit(s)
• Conduct regular safety/quality audits and provide feedback to the team to ensure quality services are being delivered.
• Lead and participate in incident/event investigations & communicate findings and ensure closure of action items.
• Evaluate current processes, conduct gap analyses, and make recommendations.
• Conduct improvement activities to address gaps and increase compliance with contractual requirements.
• Other QA and Safety duties as assigned by LOB leadership.
• Coach & Lead staff in accordance with location and Aramark safety standards
• Work closely with Aramark Safety & Risk Solutions team, WEG Leadership Team. Managers, District Safety Managers and Clients to review, implement and enforce Aramark's SAFE Commitment.
• Maintain working relationship with local and regional compliance and regulatory authorities (Local Health Department, 3rd party QA/ QC groups. And other regulatory agencies)
• Assist supported locations, site-based management teams to effectively execute against safety standard and requirements.
• Assure highest level of Customer Service and Quality control for all supported locations.
• Coordinate and Support Region/ District Meeting/ Committee structure.
• Ensure locations have the current Aramark safety standards and procedure documentation is in place.
• Effectively manage internal and external corrective actions processes to comply with regulatory requirements identify and address cause, and ensure plans are in place.
• Support new business mobilizations (startups, new openings) for the portfolio.

• Bachelor's degree in occupation health and safety or food science is preferred.
• 5-7 years professional experience in safety required. Experience in management systems or certified safety professional designation preferred.
• Experience must include leading and managing a staff of professionals through major organizational change initiatives and driving results through use of internal and external (3rd party) resources.
• Diverse background/experience in addressing all types of safety exposure and a proven track record of developing and implementing sound safety management programs.
• A strong understanding of safety best practices (i.e., HAACP) OSHA 10 general industry and ServSafe food safety training.