Health safety and Environment Lead for Factory

Unilever is currently hiring for Health Safety Environment Lead for Factory

Reports to: Factory Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Odense, Denmark

Terms & Conditions: Full time

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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.

Main Job Purpose

The HSE Lead ensures that all activities comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations, company policies, and industry standards. This role drives HSE performance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives whilst adhering to Danish regulations and Unilever standards

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

HSE Program Development & Implementation

• Develop and implement project specific HSE plans aligned with corporate standards and legal requirements.
• Establish safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification, and implement control measures.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems.

Training & Awareness

• Develop & assist in the delivery of the HSE training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Promote a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship.
• Assist and develop succession planning for future HSE team members

Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international HSE regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and report findings with corrective actions.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Develop root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Environmental Management

• Oversee waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, contractors, and internal teams on HSE matters.
• Participate in project meetings to integrate HSE considerations into planning.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of HSE activities, training, inspections, and incidents.
• Assisting in the preparation monthly HSE performance reports and KPIs.

Project Management

• Assist in the development and planning of HSE projects relating to, Security, Safety, Health and Environmental.
• Work with specialist service providers to ensure the projects meet the required legal standard and guidelines
• Ensure service providers and suppliers have and meet the required accreditation to be able to deliver the expecting SLA and KPI’s.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for HSE processes improvements and implement best practices.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in equivalent in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in SHE roles, preferably in FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Occupational Health & Safety is an advantage; coaching is available for candidates without direct experience
• Language: Fluent in Danish and English (read and write)
• Project management experience. Desirable but not essential.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and standards (OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full understanding of Microsoft Office is essential, and Microsoft project is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

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.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.