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Lead Safety Compliance & Culture at Unilever’s Rexdale Facility. Be part of an organization that values Safety, Health, and Environmental as fundamentals in engaging and empowering people and teams to achieve fantastic cultural results.  The site Safety, Health and Environment Leader works with Supply Chain team & the Manufacturing Team to develop the local Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Strategy and improvement plans to achieve sustainable SHE excellence by reducing injuries, illnesses, PSM and environmental impact as measured in the core KPIs.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever 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 determined to ensure the safety of our people, processes, and the community then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

The site SHE Leader has overall responsibility for managing Safety, Health & Environment improvement activities to achieve excellence at the site level.   

Lead:

This position is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety Compliance, Safety Culture, all while using World Class Manufacturing operating framework. This position will have the opportunity of influencing Hearts and Minds of a 160+ worker facility to invest is 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 to include PSM (process safety management) 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 illnesses 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 

Support:

Reduce the site’s environmental impact in the areas of COD, hazardous & non-hazardous waste, SOx & CO2 emissions, water & energy consumption 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

University degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent industrial experience 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-throughExcellent math, written and verbal communication skillsComputer proficiency, esp. Excel, Word, Office, Flexible, motivated individual with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively.Ability to lead in a fast-paced environmentFlexible Worker – Primarily Day shift. However, must be prepared to flex schedule to support off shifts as needed due to the site being 24/5 facility. Must be a flexible and agile worker to meet wider leadership duties.

Preferred 

3-5 years’ experience in a factory-based role. Process Improvement or Safety, Health or Environmental role. At least 1-year experience in a supervisory role with direct reports. Advanced degree in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Sustainability 

Skills

You’re a born leader: You have a bias for action that is second to none.  You challenge yourself and everyone around you towards a continuous improvement mindset You love to win and have fun doing it: You enjoy the process and understand that not only through the technical but through the human experience can great achievements be accomplished. You’re a teacher: You strive to show not just the “How” but the “Why” safety is at the utmost importance for yourself and others around you. You’re a culture & change champion: You are a vital part of the winning strategy which delivers the most important part of the site’s goals for the most important resource of any company, personal safety, and security.  All while moving the Unilever Sustainable Lining Plan (USLP) forward motivating individuals around you to think and act beyond themselves. 

Leadership

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) BehaviorsPASSION 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.

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Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.