Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Lead

Job Description

Company Overview

Unilever Nigeria Plc is part of a global multinational FMCG company with products sold in over 190 countries, serving more than 2 billion consumers daily. We are committed to creating sustainable growth while positively impacting people, communities, and the planet.

Job Title

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Lead

Job Requisition ID

R-39690

Location

Agbara, Ogun

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

The SHE Lead (Site SHE Manager) will be responsible for managing Safety, Health & Environment improvement activities at site level. This role ensures compliance with Unilever’s global standards and local regulations, driving continuous improvement towards zero harm and reduced environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific SHE strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with Unilever and national standards.

• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective control measures.

• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and closure of corrective actions.

• Conduct trend analysis of SHE data, audits, and safe behavior observations.

• Deploy Unilever Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs at site level.

• Drive SHE compliance across site operations, logistics partners, and contractors.

• Lead cultural change through engagement programs, toolbox talks, and SHE awareness initiatives.

• Plan and deliver SHE training and inductions for employees, visitors, and contractors.

• Lead internal SHE audits and coordinate external inspections from regulators and corporate teams.

• Analyze and report monthly SHE performance data to leadership.

• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, and readiness.

• Collaborate with managers to integrate SHE into daily operations and decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and contractor SHE documentation.

• Partner with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and corporate SHE functions.

• Lead sustainability initiatives in waste reduction, emissions control, energy use, and water conservation.

• Oversee warehouse safety and rollout of safe travel programs.

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Key Interfaces

• Site Leadership Team

• Line Managers & Supervisors

• Employees & Contractors

• Regulatory Authorities & Inspectors

• Corporate/Regional SHE Functions

• Quality, Procurement, HR, Engineering, Operations, and Security Teams

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Engineering, Science, Safety, Environmental or Risk Management.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• ISPON certification required.

• Preferred certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor.

• Strong knowledge of SHE regulations, global standards, and process safety.

• Experience with SHE digital tools and integration into operations.

• Proven analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

• Ability to influence outcomes in a complex, matrixed organization.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

• Incident investigation and problem-solving expertise.

• People management and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Project management capabilities.

Leadership Qualities

• Results-driven, resilient, and collaborative.

• Consumer-focused, proactive, and improvement-oriented.

• Able to interpret evidence and data to spot risks and opportunities.