Safety Downstream Assistant Manager

PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 290,160,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia is seeking a Safety Downstream Assistant Manager to drive SHE excellence across downstream operations in Sei Mangkei, North Sumatra. The role leads the deployment of Unilever's SHE Framework Standards and champions a Zero Harm culture.

You will build SHE capability, run behavioral safety programs, manage contractor safety, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, and global stakeholders to strengthen safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Environmental/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of SHE experience in manufacturing or process industries.
• Experience implementing SHE management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Unilever SHE Framework Standards across downstream operations.
• Ensure compliance through gap assessments, risk evaluations, corrective actions.
• Lead safety culture programs and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver SHE training programs with HR and operations.
• Maintain SHE documentation and reporting via SHENet.
• Lead contractor, process, and environmental safety programs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Collaborate with site teams to align with global SHE strategy.
• Benchmark best practices from high-performing sites.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Leadership

Behavioral safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SHENet

SHE reporting platforms

Job description

Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia are looking for a highly motivated and proactive Safety Downstream Assistant Manager to drive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) excellence across our downstream operations. This role is responsible for leading the deployment of Unilever's SHE Framework Standards (FWS), ensuring compliance with global and regulatory requirements, and fostering a strong Zero Harm culture throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will lead SHE capability building, behavioral safety initiatives, contractor safety programs, and governance processes while supporting continuous improvement across downstream operations. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, HR, Site SHE teams, and global stakeholders, this position plays a critical role in strengthening safety performance and ensuring alignment with Unilever's global SHE strategy.

Responsibilities

• Drive the deployment and implementation of Unilever SHE Framework Standards (FWS) across downstream operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SHE standards through gap assessments, risk evaluations, and timely implementation of corrective action plans.
• Lead the development of SHE culture and behavioral safety programs to support a Zero Harm workplace.
• Partner with HR and relevant stakeholders to develop and deliver SHE capability-building and safety training programs.
• Maintain accurate SHE documentation, performance records, and timely reporting through SHENet and other relevant systems.
• Lead Contractor Safety, Process Safety, and Environmental programs within the downstream area.
• Conduct SHE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site SHE teams to align local practices with Unilever's global SHE strategy and standards.
• Benchmark and replicate SHE best practices from high-performing sites to strengthen operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety performance, environmental compliance, and operational risk management.

Accountability

• Ensure effective implementation and governance of Unilever SHE Framework Standards across downstream operations.
• Maintain compliance with corporate SHE requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Strengthen and sustain a proactive Zero Harm culture through employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Ensure effective management of contractor safety, process safety, and environmental risks.
• Deliver SHE capability-building programs through training, coaching, and awareness activities.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete SHE reporting and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of SHE performance through proactive risk management and best practice sharing.

Qualifications

• Willing to be relocated and work from Sei Mangkei, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra.
• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) within manufacturing, chemical, oleochemical, petrochemical, oil refining, or other process industry environments.
• Experience implementing SHE management systems and driving compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safety management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, behavioral safety, contractor safety, process safety, and environmental management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated capability in driving safety culture improvement and SHE performance initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or equivalent SHE certifications.
• Experience with Unilever SHE Framework Standards or other global SHE management systems.
• Knowledge of SHENet or equivalent SHE reporting platforms.
• Experience conducting compliance assessments and implementing corrective action plans.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental sustainability programs, and risk-based safety methodologies.
• Experience benchmarking and implementing SHE best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and training delivery capabilities.

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• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have in the Oleochemicals Industry?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Do you have a NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Work Health and Safety Lead?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 45001?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of ISO 14001?

PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI) was established on January 3rd, 2012 and is wholly owned by Unilever Netherland.

UOI is one of the biggest Olechemical factories in the world and has been built on an area of 18 hectares, located in Special Economic Zone (KEK) Sei Mangkei, Blok M, N, R, S Huta VI District of Bosar Maligas, Simalungun, North Sumatra, Indonesia, where 30% of equipment manufacturers using domestic products, the plant is designed to process CPKO (Crude Palm Kernel Oil) and 95% of the products will be used by Unilever factories around the world.

PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI) was established on January 3rd, 2012 and is wholly owned by Unilever Netherland.

UOI is one of the biggest Olechemical factories in the world and has been built on an area of 18 hectares, located in Special Economic Zone (KEK) Sei Mangkei, Blok M, N, R, S Huta VI District of Bosar Maligas, Simalungun, North Sumatra, Indonesia, where 30% of equipment manufacturers using domestic products, the plant is designed to process CPKO (Crude Palm Kernel Oil) and 95% of the products will be used by Unilever factories around the world.

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