Factory SHE Assistant Manager

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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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.

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 want ​to grow, make an impact and shape the future of Safety, Health and Environment,​then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

1. General

• Coordinate all Safety activities across the BUL site.

• Supervise Safety, Health & Environmental aspects related to the work of external consultants and contractors, as well as in-house preparation of plans, specification writing, and inspection of construction or project work.

• Develop and implement the annual Safety Training Plan based on site Risk Assessment and Skills Gap Analysis; conduct training sessions for all staff and contractors accordingly.

2. Safety Activities

• Perform daily follow-up on closure of safety hazards (unsafe conditions).

• Conduct weekly follow-up on Safety Engagements by the Site Leadership Team.

• Monitor and ensure closure of Safety Kaizen (improvement) actions with stakeholders.

3. Legal & Company Standards

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of national safety laws and regulations (Saudi Building Code, MODON Safety Regulations, Saudi Civil Defense Regulations) and Unilever’s environmental policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure local practices align with these requirements by revising systems when necessary.

• Recommend compliance measures for all applicable environmental regulations, including:

• Wastewater Treatment (ETP Operation)

• Used Oil Handling and Disposal

• Solid Waste Management and Disposal

• Recycling Processes for recyclable waste

• Disposal procedures for hazardous and non-hazardous materials/chemicals

• Disposal of written-off and expired chemicals and materials

• Energy and water conservation initiatives within the factory

4. ISO 45001 / ISO 14001

• Conduct internal environmental audits and implement preventive measures.

• Serve as the factory representative for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; lead annual external audits and manage re-certification audits every three years.

• Ensure timely closure of all gaps identified during audits.

5. World Class Manufacturing (WCM) – Safety & Environment

• Develop and execute activities/actions aligned with WCM standards for the Safety & Environmental Pillar.

6. Safety Risk Assessment & Incident Management

• Lead site Safety Risk Assessments and Risk Predictions (location and task-based).

• Prepare and enforce Incident Management Protocols, ensuring all incidents are captured and investigated thoroughly.

• Update Risk Assessments after every incident and annually.

7. Process Safety & Chemical Management

• Lead the factory’s Process Safety agenda.

• Ensure routine Process Safety Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) for new and existing installations.

• Implement actions per PSM standards for all critical pressure equipment.

• Manage combustible dust and flammable liquids safety.

• Review chemical storage, handling, transportation, usage, and disposal from both environmental and safety perspectives.

• Conduct chemical/environmental risk assessments.

8. Logistics Safety

• Lead the factory’s Logistics Safety agenda.

• Conduct quarterly warehouse safety assessments using the approved checklist.

• Perform annual rack safety assessments and lead improvement projects.

9. Safe Travel

• Conduct route risk assessments.

• Deliver driver safety training programs.

• Perform safety inspections for cars and shuttle buses.

10. Monitoring & Highlighting Improvements

• Monitor daily Safety KPIs, including incidents, top hazards, and safety engagements.

• Monitor daily Environmental KPIs, including:

• Water consumption (raw/distilled)

• Energy consumption (electrical/diesel)

• CO₂ emissions (based on consumption factors)

• Waste generation

11. Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports for Safety KPIs:

• Number of incidents (Fatality, LTA, RWC, MTC, FAC, Near Miss, etc.)

• TRFR (Total Recordable Frequency Rate)

• Number of safety trainings and training man-hours

• Safety engagements by management and shop floor teams

• Action closure status (open/overdue)

• Submit monthly Safety KPI reports on Unilever SPR platform.

• Prepare monthly Environmental KPI reports:

• Water and energy consumption

• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste

• CO₂ and SOx emissions

• COD load and wastewater disposal

• Submit monthly Environmental KPI reports on Unilever EPR platform.

• Ensure all reports are accurate and submitted on time.

12. PPE & Emergency Room Stock Management

• Conduct annual PPE reviews based on Risk Assessment and update as needed.

• Perform weekly stock checks of PPE in the Emergency Room.

13. Training & Communication

• Lead information campaigns on safety issues/topics and lessons learned using visual aids on SHE boards and factory display monitors.

• Organize and deliver environmental training for employees.

• Prepare and execute the annual SHE training plan for the site.

• Arrange annual mock drills and training for the Environmental Emergency Response Team (Fire, First Aid, Spill Hazmat Control).

14. Meetings

• Attend BeSAFE committee meetings and present safety performance updates.

• Lead reviews of ongoing, completed, and planned safety projects.

• Participate in WCM and daily production meetings.

15. External Engagement

• Coordinate safety and fire drill activities and other external programs with MODON, Chamber of Commerce, etc.

16. ETP Operations

• Oversee ETP operations.

• Perform daily checks and follow-up on incoming and treated wastewater parameters (pH, COD, etc.).

• Manage chemicals and overhead expenses for ETP operations.

17. Scrap Management

• Own and manage the scrap area.

• Oversee disposal of resalable scrap and waste through contracted third parties.

• Prepare sales invoices for submission to the Commercial Department for payment collection.

18. Sustainability

• Coordinate environmental activities such as tree planting and other external programs with MODON/CoC.

• Lead quarterly engagements to improve environmental awareness.

19. Chemical Management

• Review chemical storage, handling, transportation, usage, and disposal from environmental and safety perspectives.

• Conduct chemical/environmental risk assessments.

20. Utilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reviews of operations (inspection and maintenance) for:

• Boilers

• Steam systems (steam traps, condensate tanks, return systems, and hot water accessories)

• Air compressors and dryers

• HVAC systems

• Chillers

• Follow up with relevant teams on closure of utility-related actions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• ​​At least 3 years of experience in SHE and sound knowledge of Saudi local laws.

• ​Must have an engineering degree or equivalent.​

Skills

• Stakeholder management

• Risk assessment and management

• Problem solving skills

• Incident Investigation skills

• Leadership

• Strong communication

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) 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.