Senior Manager – Environmental – Health – & Safety

Senior Manager – Environmental – Health – & Safety

Requirements

• University degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent industrial experience
• Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities
• Proven track record of analytical thinking and project management
• Good knowledge of Manufacturing and Process Improvement
• Influencing skills, Presenting skills, people management
• Good observation and auditing skills
• Strong analytical skills; ability to translate data into action and follow-through
• Excellent math, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency, esp. Excel, Word, Office
• Flexible, motivated individual with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible Worker – Primarily Day shift. However, must be prepared to flex schedule to support off shifts as needed due to the site being 24/7 facility. Must be a flexible and agile worker to meet wider leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety Compliance, Safety Culture, all while using Unilever Manufacturing Continuous improvement operating framework
• Influence Hearts and Minds of a 300+ worker facility to invest in the high standards of safety culture
• Lead the SHE Pillar in accordance with Unilever Manufacturing Systems
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Unilever Be Safe Program and support deployment in the site
• Influence senior management and drive safety and environmental leadership through management
• Drive safety and environment risk assessment and develop/implement appropriate controls
• Monitor site legal compliance and ensure the site meets all local/national regulatory requirements and Unilever standards
• Provide advice on national SHE legislation requirements & implement relevant procedures and policies
• Work closely with Occupational Health personnel to identify and mitigate risks which may lead to occupational ill health
• Assist the site leader to develop and lead the internal crisis and safety committees and advise line management in all accident/incident investigations
• Lead investigations for safety incidents. Effectively and adamantly ensure action completion
• Manage all Workers Comp Case Management, Legal Interactions, and doctor’s appointment
• Lead stakeholder management with local doctors and the medical community
• Develop and deploy internal Safety, Health and Environment auditing and inspection systems
• Participate in audits of other Unilever organizations as required
• Conduct trend analysis from incidents, near misses, safe behavior observations and deep compliance audits
• Delivery of total business operations through the EHS agenda and key member of leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a factory-based role. Process Improvement or Safety, Health or Environmental role
• At least 3-years experience in a supervisory role with direct reports
• Advanced degree in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Sustainability