Ice Cream Health & Safety Manager - R&D, Colworth, UKI

Unilever Brazil; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an SSHE Manager for their Ice Cream division in Bedford. This role involves overseeing safety and environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving a culture of Zero Harm. Candidates should have a strong background in SSHE and a passion for safety management.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Family-friendly workplace

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in SSHE roles, preferably in supply chain.
• Strong working knowledge of legislation and excellent computer skills.
• Relevant SSHE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main SSHE representative for R&D Colworth and Distribution Centres.
• Drive the SSHE agenda, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Lead investigations and reporting of SSHE incidents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Knowledge of SSHE regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science

Cert IV in OH&S or higher qualification

Job description

Job Description: SSHE Manager – Go to Market SC, R&D

Position Title: Ice Cream Health & Safety Manager - R&D, Colworth, UKI
Department: Supply Chain

Work level - 2
Location: Colworth, UK
Reports To: SSHE Lead, Europe and ANZ

Role Overview:

The SSHE Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for all Security, Safety, Health, and Environment (SSHE) matters within the Go to Market segment of UK&I and R&D Colworth. This role encompasses oversight of the Distribution Centre, Refrigerated Vans, and office environments across the markets with focus on IC R&D Colworth operations. The SSHE Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and practical support in driving the SSHE agenda, with a strong focus on achieving Zero Harm in Safety and zero Category 1 incidents in Environment. A key area of focus will be Road Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• SSHE Point of Contact: Act as the main SSHE representative for the R&D Colworth, Distribution Centres, Refrigerated Vans, and Office locations in UK&I
• SSHE Agenda: Drive the SSHE agenda, ensuring alignment with the company's goals of Zero Harm in Safety and zero Category 1 incidents in Environment.
  • Maintain the SHE system to ensure compliance with company and relevant industry and legislative requirements
  • Develop, track and assist in the completion of SHE improvement plans
  • Manage day to day SHE activities, including risk assessment, action management and reporting
  • Conduct SHE audits as necessary to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
  • Complete SHE reporting and conduct data analysis to inform SHE indicators progression
  • Provide support, advice and coaching to management and leadership teams on effective SHE management practices
• Road Safety: Implement and monitor road safety initiatives to ensure the safety of all personnel and assets during transportation
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant SSHE regulations, standards, and company policies.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver SSHE training programs to enhance awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations and reporting of SSHE incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance SSHE performance.

Qualifications/experience & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or any related field of science. Cert IV in OH&S or higher qualification in a related field.
  • Return to Work qualifications and experience
  • Strong working knowledge of legislation
  • Excellent computer and literacy skills
  • Excellent communication skills
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in SSHE roles, preferably within the supply chain or logistics sector.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of SSHE regulations and best practices, excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications: Relevant SSHE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) are highly desirable.

Leadership Behaviours:

• Growth Mindset – ambitious, ability to drive change in safety culture and show continuous improvement. Exceed our targets
• Consumer and Customer focus – ensure safety of internal and external customers is paramount and support their needs
• Bias for action – be proactive and make decisions quickly. Never lose site of the key objectives.
• Accountability and Responsibility – deliver KPI’s and understand companies’ expectations
• Building Talent and Teams – lead by example and coach and support others within the team to do the best they can.

Direct Reports: Nil

This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees and the environment within the Go to Market segment of the supply chain and R&D Colworth. If you are passionate about SSHE and have a proven track record in driving Security, safety and environmental initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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.We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).