Job Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Corporate Services Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next General Manager Facilities and Environmental Services located in Steinbach, MB.

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

In your new role as our General Manager Facilities and Environmental Services for our team, you will be responsible for the oversight of all Soft Services, Environmental Services, Grounds Keeping, Snow Removal, Administration, and Food Services functions for the assigned area or site. As a hands-on leader supporting our client, you will lead, develop, motivate, direct and supervise front line and supervisory employees. You will assign work to employees based on client and service requirements, perform audits ensuring client standards are adhered to. You will ensure proper training, provide recommendations and/or remedial training as required.

Scheduling – Dispatch and prioritize work assignments within assigned area/shift ensuring client needs and expectations are met in accordance with contract. Oversee, plan and ensure completion of special project cleaning assignments.

HR Related – Supervise, coach, motivate and develop employees and supervisors to ensure all are appropriately trained and adhering to proper procedures. Ensure completion of safety training and compliance. Audits performance, provides or arranges for new and remedial training, performs coaching discussions, performance management and discipline as required. Participates in hiring and staffing for the area of responsibility to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.

Inventory – Maintains supply levels for consumables ensuring the adequate distribution of supplies and equipment. Maintain and report on inventory levels, provides recommendations related to alternative options, quantity and timing of orders

Other – Participates in the implementation plans for environmental service programs, ensures compliance to programs and provides reports and recommendations regarding adjustments to plans and/or additional requirements

Safety - Perform daily safety checks and inspections, perform safety observations on employees, conduct safety walks and trainings, conduct safety investigations, complete reporting on safety related tasks, ensure compliance within IMS system for training and physical safety tasks.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma or degree in operations or related field or equivalent education and experience
• Proven track record of hands on leadership of teams driving operational excellence for your client
• 3-5 years’ experience within a Soft Services, Environmental Services and Food Services environment in a manufacturing environment is a very strong asset
• Superior communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal
• Prior experience and proven success with training methods and techniques
• Strong organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Working knowledge of GMP cleaning processes is a very strong asset
• Initiative, good judgement and leadership abilities, supervisory capabilities.
• Good communication skills; both oral and written
• Ability to develop and implement budgetary guidelines for all departments.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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