Assistant SHE Manager - Unilever Colombo

About the job

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.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about driving safety, health, and environmental excellence on the frontline of Unilever Sri Lanka’s Supply Chain operations, this role is for you.
 

As the Assistant Safety, Health & Environment Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Site SHE Manager in ensuring full compliance with Unilever’s SHE standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability across the factory.

You will report to the Site Safety, Health & Environment Manager – Horana Factory.

 

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be:

• Support the implementation and monitoring of Unilever’s SHE policies, standards, and procedures across all factory operations.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining compliance with legal and corporate SHE requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate incident investigations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive SHE awareness and training programs for factory employees and contractors.
• Monitor and report SHE KPIs, including accident rates, near misses, environmental metrics, and audit scores.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support productivity, quality, and hygiene initiatives with a strong SHE focus.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills and simulations.
• Participate in energy conservation, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation of engineering controls and safety improvements in plant operations.
• Contribute to monthly SHE reviews, QRM/CRM meetings, and ensure timely completion of action items.
• Engage with factory teams through circle meetings and other forums to promote a proactive safety culture.
  
   

What You Need To Succeed,

Experiences & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Preferable qualifications: NIOSH Diploma in Industrial Safety or NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of SHE regulations, risk management, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
  
   

Skills:

• SHE Management Systems
• Risk Assessment & Control
• Incident Investigation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration & Communication

Leadership:

You are energized by delivering excellent results and setting high standards for safety and well-being. You lead by example, collaborate effectively, and continuously seek better ways to serve the business and its people.

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.

Additional Information:

Work Location: Horana Factory, Sri Lanka

Work Type: Factory-based role

Right to Work: Must have legal authorization to work in Sri Lanka

Relocation: Not applicable

Compensation & Benefits: As per Unilever Sri Lanka policy

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 bringing 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.