Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Supervisor
Independence, MO
- Job ID:
- R-1185450
- Date posted:
- 07/27/2026 - 08/11/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Supply Chain
Job Details
At Unilever, safety isn't simply a priority, it's a core value. Our Vision of ZERO drives everything we do: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero environmental incidents, Zero motor vehicle accidents, and Zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors and practices.
As the SHE Supervisor, you'll play a critical leadership role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safely, every day. This is an opportunity to influence culture, lead meaningful change, and drive sustainable improvements that protect people, the environment, and our business.
You'll partner directly with plant leadership, manufacturing teams, and global SHE experts to transform safety performance, strengthen environmental sustainability, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your work won't just impact a site—it will help support some of the world's most recognized brands and the people who make them.
Key Deliverables
- Lead initiatives that directly impact employee safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Partner with senior leaders to influence strategy and drive lasting cultural change.
- Own high-visibility projects that deliver measurable business and operational results.
- Develop expertise across safety, environmental compliance, process safety management, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
- Join an organization committed to investing in talent, leadership development, and long-term career growth.
Job Purpose
As the SHE Supervisor, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and change agent, partnering across the site to elevate safety and environmental performance.
Driving Safety Excellence
- Lead risk assessments and implement practical solutions that reduce risk and strengthen workplace safety.
- Identify opportunities to improve performance in key areas, including reductions in waste, emissions, energy consumption, and water usage.
- Leverage data, audits, and trend analysis to proactively identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
Influence Culture & Leadership
- Partner with site leadership to embed safety ownership into daily operations.
- Championing a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and continuous improvement is celebrated.
- Coach, mentor, and influence employees and leaders at all levels to adopt safe behaviors and practices.
Lead Strategic Improvement Initiatives
- Support and advance World Class Manufacturing (WCM) through leadership of Safety and Environmental Pillar activities.
- Drive implementation of Unilever's global SHE and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve compliance, operational performance, and sustainability outcomes.
Ensure Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements while ensuring alignment with Unilever global standards.
- Partner with Occupational Health teams to proactively identify and mitigate workplace health risks.
- Support site readiness through audits, inspections, training, and continuous process improvements.
Developing People & Capability
- Assess training needs and help build the safety knowledge and capability of the entire workforce.
- Deliver engaging training and coaching that empowers individuals and teams to excel.
- Foster a learning culture where employees are equipped to identify and prevent risks before incidents occur.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably within a STEM related field or Occupational Health & Safety.
- 3-5+ years of Safety, Environmental, EHS, SHE, or related experience within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across diverse teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Experience supporting Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement programs.
- Project management experience with measurable safety outcomes.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. 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.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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