Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Lead Chicago, Illinois

Company: Unilever Deutschland Holding GmbH -
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people - we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business.We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
Hellmann's FactoryAs the leading mayonnaise brand in the US, we have the responsibility to provide the people who love our products with condiments that not only taste good but are a force for good. Put simply, we believe in Real Taste and Less Waste, that's why we're committed to tackling the packaging waste of our products.JOB PURPOSEUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. If you are interested in building a safe, healthy and environmentally conscious workforce then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BEThe SHE Lead is a core member of our team and is responsible for facilitating the Safety, Health and Environmental strategy of the factory. Apart from ensuring compliance with all relevant Unilever, Federal, State and Local SHE policies and standards, the SHE Engineer is in charge of creating and implementing projects that help the site to achieve its goal of zero injuries and environmental incidents.
Role expectations:

• Design and lead projects that offer innovative/creative/digital solutions which move the site closer to its vision of zero injuries.
• Managing and eliminating SHE operational risks and hazards to ensure an accident/ hazard free/echo friendly cost competitive operation.
• Use data to reduce environmental footprint and increase sustainability. Support site activities to assure at-risk-behaviors and at-risk conditions are addressed.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement agenda using lean manufacturing and engineering principles as the operating framework.
• Coordinate investigations of incidents and workplace injuries Provide operational safety and environmental performance feedback on a regular basis.
• Support the SHE pillars and associated sub-committees.
• Support the SHE Unilever framework for site and employee safety teams.
• Provide support, instruction and training to Line Managers/Supervisors in regard to SHE framework initiatives.
• Monitor factory sustainability KPI's, leading waste agenda & partnering with utilities team to ensure environmental targets are met.
  WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDExperiences & Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in Safety, Health, and Environmental. PSM experience preferred
  • B.S./B.A. in safety and/or environmental science, chemical/industrial/mechanical engineering and/or other related technical disciplineSkills
    • Clear communicator;
    • Ability to lead and implement projects up to $1 million
    • Problem solving skills, creative thinking, and good understanding of root cause analysis
    • Natural curiosity and grit - you love a challenge and will not give up when things get hard
    • "No task too small" attitude and willing to help the team get the job doneLeadership
      • You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others - both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
      • As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
        • Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
          • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner's mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
          • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
          • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
          • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
          • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.What We Can Offer You - - - - - - - - - -#WC123
            Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
            
            Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
            Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
            
            Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.------------------------------------Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information about your Federal rights, please see and .Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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