Environmental Compliance Manager (Air / Water / Waste)

Main Job Purpose:

The Compliance manager oversees governance processes to ensure all Ice Cream organizations comply with Environment laws, regulations, and internal standards. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs, including auditing, audit action tracking, and reporting. The scope covers Air, Water and Waste environmental compliance in all factories, offices, R&D centers, distribution centers, field sales, and merchandisers. The Compliance Manager collaborates across the organization to implement Env technology, tools, and processes, continuously simplifying compliance and fostering a strong Env compliance culture.  The Compliance Manager also manages a team of Data Analysts to simplify global Env reporting to ensure protection of people and planet. Main point of contact for ESRS reporting.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and Implement Audit and Reporting Compliance Programs:

• Create and manage programs to ensure adherence to Env laws, regulations, and internal standards.

• Oversee auditing, audit action tracking, and reporting processes.

• Develop tools to identify repeat findings and systemic gaps across the Env standards.

• Report to senior leaders on summary findings from the audit program.

Training and Communication:

• Provide training and guidance to employees, contractors, and third-party suppliers on compliance matters.

• Foster a strong Env compliance culture through effective communication and education.

• Participate in the SHE Global Leadership Team to drive the Env compliance culture in unity across the globe.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct regular internal reviews and audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.

• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.

• Accountable for global external Env reporting and data integrity in reports, including ESRS and Unilever’s Annual Report.

• Accountable for Env business reporting – BG and BU

• Ensure strong controls on the reported data for accuracy and timeliness.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations.

• Accountable to the SSHE IC Head to escalate appropriate risks to Senior Leaders and the Unilever Corporate Responsibility Committee.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement in compliance processes and practices.

• Support the company’s commitments to protecting people and the planet.

Experience Required:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in Supply Chain

• Proven track record of analytical thinking and data management

• University degree in Science or Engineering.  Technology experience in engineering, modelling, data analysis, manufacturing chemistries, environmental operations, environmental impact on the planet, and how those technologies across Unilever impact risk is beneficial. 

• Data management and reporting expertise. Knowledge of statistical analysis and modelling

• Excellent knowledge of Unilever SHE standards.  Working knowledge using all SHE IT tools and how those tools integrate into other functional work processes.

• Excellent communication and Influencing skills with international business/cultural sensitivity

• Good observation and auditing skills

• Programme management.

• Ability to influence strategic deliverables in a widely matrixed organization

• Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously

• Working experience with work processes in all functions in Unilever to best integrate all SHE standards and tools.

PREFERRED

• 5-7 years in extended Business Operations

• Prior Unilever experience

• Excellent conflict resolution skills

Travel:

Expected to participate in audits worldwide up to 50% of travel.

Contacts:

Internal:

• All functions at the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites including remote employees

• Site Env Managers, Site Leaders

• Global SHE team

External:

• Audit consultants, and external auditors

• Annual report assurance consultants

• Government Agencies and regulatory authorities

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