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Health and Safety Manager

Kindercare
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health, safety, and nutrition program development, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and team leadership across multi-site childcare environments. Utilizes data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and enhance organizational safety standards.

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Leadership ExperienceHealth And Safety RegulationsRisk MitigationProject ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and develop a team of health, safety, and nutrition professionals across KinderCare’s childcare centers
  • Establish and advance program strategies using research, performance metrics, and field insights
  • Monitor emerging public health guidance, safety alerts, product recalls, and vendor disruptions
  • Anticipate risks and provide timely direction to field teams
  • Oversee safety assessments, inspections, and compliance activities
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and third-party validations
  • Partner cross-functionally to translate data and emerging trends into actionable policies, training, and scalable solutions
  • Strengthen risk management and promote a culture of safety and wellness

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, public health, nutrition, early childhood education, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in health, safety, nutrition, or wellness within a multi-site environment; childcare experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams and lead strategic programs across multiple locations
  • Strong knowledge of applicable health, safety, nutrition, and workplace regulations
  • Expertise in risk mitigation and compliance
  • Proven ability to use data and research to drive decisions
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Smartsheet preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discounted child care benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees’ families and pets
  • Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

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Hard Skills
Health And Safety ComplianceNutrition Program DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPerformance Metrics AnalysisStrategic Program Development
Soft Skills
Team DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSmartsheet
Industry Keywords
Public HealthChildcare SafetyWellness ProgramsOccupational HealthRegulatory Compliance