Site Health Safety Security and Environment Manager bei Unilever

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Job Title: Site Health Safety Security and Environment Manager

Business Function: Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Port Sunlight Factories (Site Based)

Work-Level: WL2B

Are you an operational Manager with a passion for Safety, Security, Health, and Environment and excited about the opportunity to lead the Safety program at one of Unilever’s iconic Manufacturing sites?

main job purpose

The Site HSSE Manager has overall responsibility for managing Health Safety, Security and Environmental governance, and compliance activities to demonstrate excellence within a complex manufacturing environment. They will work with site Supply Chain teams to develop the local OSHE Strategy and improvement plans to achieve sustainable excellence by reducing incidents, injuries, illnesses, and the environmental impact as measured in the Key Performance Indicators. The HSSE Manager is required to proactively and effectively manage the relationship with the HSE and the Environment Agency, and the management of the Site’s COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) Regulations.

key accountabilities

• Deploy the Global/Cluster HSSE strategy, policy, and standards in the site to achieve best-in-class Health Safety, Security and Environmental performance.

• Develop and lead the execution of the Site OSHE masterplan to deliver a reduction in incidents, compliance with all internal and external audit requirements and a best-in-class safety culture.

• Lead and develop the Site SHE team.

• Drive governance of the Safety and Environment Pillar to meet UMS Foundation Audit requirements and plan for Advanced UMS capabilities.

• Steer and govern the Site Safety Subcommittees.

• Monitor site legal compliance and ensure the site meets all local/national regulatory requirements and Unilever standards, provide advice on national legislation requirements & implement relevant procedures and policies.

• Develop and implement the security management programme, coordinate capital investment for security expenditure and liaise with government bodies for regulatory security matters.

• Govern and improve Site Safety training program for all employees.

• Lead and develop the Site Technical Services team to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency are maintained across site infrastructure, facilities, and utilities.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Essential: 

• Health & Safety Degree or similar technical discipline

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (or working towards)

• Proven leadership and management experience gained through working with high-performing teams in a manufacturing or industrial site.

Desirable:

• Multi skilled background (mechanical, electrical/software)

• Chemical manufacturing or similar high-hazard process industry experience

• Fast Moving Consumer Goods manufacturing experience within a factory or site

• Over 5 years’ experience of managing safety, health and environment within a complex, multi-site manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of the control of major accident hazards (COMAH Regulations / Seveso III Directive)

• IEMA Practitioner Certificate

• CQI IRCA ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

• Project Management Qualification

• Security Management Qualification (could be included as part of a training plan)

• Working experience within security management for physical and cyber security and effective implementation of security management processes and procedures

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate for this role displays the 4 Unilever behaviours in their work:

Focus on what counts: Prioritise tasks that directly impact the safety, quality, performance, and efficiency of the Port Sunlight Site.  Do whatever is within their control to understand the root cause of a problem and proactively take steps to fix it.

Deliver with excellence: Strive for high standards in all aspect of work. Owning the responsibility to complete tasks in full and on time to maximise operational efficiency. Continuously look for ways to improve and suggest ways to remove non-value adding activities.

Stay 3 steps ahead: Anticipate potential issues before they arise and prepare in advance for foreseeable activities.  Be proactive in finding safer and faster ways of working to help the company stay ahead of the competition. Be prepared for any disruptions, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth operations.

Care deeply: Show genuine concern for the well-being of colleagues, consumers and customers. Respectfully calling out any behaviour that could put safety, quality or efficiency at risk. Be open to giving and receiving feedback enabling everyone to work at their best every day. 

By integrating these qualities, you not only embody the desired behaviours but also contribute to a more efficient, responsible, and supportive work environment.

TRAVEL

Ad hoc travel, as per job requirements, including third party visits, external meetings or to other Unilever factories, Distribution Centres and sites to share best practices.

CONTACTS

Effective communication and collaboration are essential skills for this role. You will regularly interact with multi-functional teams, including:

• Site Leadership team

• Project Teams

• HR & Occupational Heath Teams

• Operational Teams

• On Site Contractors (Alpla, Stobarts, Great Bear, Sodexo)

• Engineering Contractors

• OSHE Delivery and OSHE innovation Teams

• HSE , Environment Agency and Emergency Services

• Local community representatives

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner TOBI TAIWO on [email protected]

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

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Relocation to the UK 

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.