Join us as 1UL SHE Manager
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Function: Supply Chain; Safety Health & Environment (SHE)
Scope: Europe
Location: Poland/ Hungary/Romania/ Spain
Terms & Conditions: Full-time; no relocation assistance; Travel load approx. 40%
JOB PURPOSE
The 1UL SHE Manager has overall responsibility for managing Personal and Process Safety, Construction Safety, Security, Health, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental improvement activities to achieve excellence within the European geography.
These sites include all factories, office buildings, virtual offices, R&D; centers, distribution centers, field sales and merchandizers. They are responsible for all Unilever employees, contractors and third-party suppliers across the end-to-end supply chain including any decentralized businesses.
The SHE Manager works across the matrixed organization to deliver SHE technology, tools, and work processes to help clients across the businesses, functions and geographies excel in SHE performance. The role also have responsibility for overseeing legal SHE compliance of all sites in the geography. Unilever has robust external and internal commitments for protecting people and the planet and the SHE community facilitates progress against those targets. Success is determined by a strong SHE culture in the geography.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the regional SHE agenda by setting priorities, driving a strong safety culture, and contributing to global leadership discussions
- Manage and develop the regional SHE team of 6 individuals, ensuring capability, clarity, and consistent delivery across markets
- Oversee risk management and governance processes, staying ahead of emerging issues and ensuring alignment with general standards
- Ensure full legal compliance across all countries, working closely with site leaders and Legal to implement new regulatory requirements
- Review SHE performance, investigate incidents, provide actionable insights, and drive preventive actions across the region
- Support integrations and major change initiatives, balancing business needs with risk, cost, and resource considerations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years' senior experience in SHE, covering both Occupational & Process Safety and Environmental management
- Advanced, business‑level English with excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong multi‑country / regional experience; ability to lead across diverse cultures and regulatory environments
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Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, define prevention strategies, and lead transformation in SHE culture
- Proven experience leading and developing teams (approx. 6 direct reports), including coaching, capability building, and performance management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex SHE topics clearly and confidently
- Demonstrated experience working in consulting, supply chain, or factory/manufacturing environments; FMCG background preferred
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Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% across multiple countries.
OUR OFFER
- Competitive annual bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Participation in the company share program
- Private pension plan
- Private medical care (Medicover)
- Private life insurance (Unum)
- Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems)
- Two additional vacation days
- Access to the Unilever employee shop
- Access to Legimi (e‑book platform)
- Psychological support via the EAP platform
- Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.