SHE Lead - KSA

Unilever; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a SHE lead for its Go-To-Market team in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. This role focuses on implementing and improving Safety, Health, and Environment programs across various operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of SHE experience in logistics and hold a relevant bachelor's degree. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 3–5 years of SHE experience in logistics or warehousing.
• Knowledge of local SHE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve SHE programs for non-manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards.
• Conduct SHE risk assessments for operations.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Passion for safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environment, Engineering

Job description

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.

SHE GTM is for non make team including office, CD, and 3P logistics warehouses and transportation.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are lead the SHE agenda for Go to market team in KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait supporting office safety, CD safe travel, and 3P logistics and transportation minimum mandatory requirements then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) programs across KSA, Bahrain and Kuwait for non-manufacturing operations, including offices, warehouses, transporters, and road safety. Ensure compliance with Unilever SHE standards, local regulations, and drive a proactive safety culture within Go-To-Market operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. SHE Compliance & Governance
   Ensure adherence to Unilever SHE policies and local legal requirements in offices, warehouses, and transportation operations.
   Maintain and update SHE documentation, risk assessments, and legal registers for non-make sites.
   Support audits and inspections; track and close corrective actions.
2. 2. Risk Management
   Conduct SHE risk assessments for offices, warehouses, and logistics partners.
   Implement controls for fire safety, chemical storage, ergonomics, and occupational health in non-make environments.
   Monitor contractor and transporter compliance with SHE standards.
3. 3. Road Safety
   Develop and implement road safety programs for transporters and company vehicles.
   Monitor driver behavior, vehicle conditions, and compliance with journey management protocols.
   Lead initiatives to reduce road traffic incidents and improve fleet safety performance.
4. 4. Training & Capability Building
   Deliver SHE training for office staff, warehouse teams, and transport partners.
   Promote awareness campaigns on health, safety, and environmental topics.
   Support emergency preparedness drills and first-aid training.
5. 5. Performance Monitoring
   Track SHE KPIs for non-make operations (e.g., incident rates, near misses, road safety metrics).
   Prepare monthly reports and share insights for continuous improvement.
   Support sustainability initiatives related to waste, energy, and carbon reduction in offices and warehouses.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, Environment, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of SHE experience, preferably in logistics, warehousing, or FMCG.
• Knowledge of local SHE regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

• Ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
  Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  Passion for driving safety culture and sustainability.
• Good communication and presentation skills

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 bring 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.