Unilever is currently hiring for a Production/SHE Lead

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.

Join our team at Odense Factory!

Unilever is seeking a Production/SHE Lead for our factory in Odense, where we produce detergents under our strong Home Care brands such as Neutral, Biotex, and OMO. Our goal is to offer the best products in detergents to our consumers and be the best supplier to our customers. Our strong brands stand for quality, service, and innovation.

In the position as Production/SHE Lead, you will report directly to the Factory Manager and have responsibility for approximately 27 employees, which covers the mixing process (liquid and powder detergent), as well as the filling lines. The role is dual, encompassing SHE responsibilities as well. Unilever prioritizes employee safety above all else, making the SHE role a crucial aspect of the job. Day-to-day resource planning, including substitutes, will be handled by a shift leader, which allows you to focus on leadership and production optimization. You will closely collaborate with our Manex Lead and Maintenance Manager to optimize and improve performance on our production lines.

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 passionate by working with people and get energy from challenging status quo, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• As a member of the leadership team, you will contribute with continuous ideas for improvements.
• Focusing on the development of your team (including recruitments) to ensure we always have operators with the necessary skills and mindsets.
• As a member of SU (Workers Committee) you will also support the employee well-being at the factory, which is measured in an annual employee engagement survey.
• Conducting performance reviews with your employees.
• Participating in and contributing to audits.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• You have a higher education that supports the role as Production/SHE Lead, along with leadership experience. Technical insight/understanding is preferred.
• Moreover, you have experience working towards obtaining defined goals. You will be measured on KPIs covering areas such as safety, quality, service, costs, OEE, environment (sustainability), and employee well-being. For the right candidate, there will be excellent opportunities for personal development within one of the world's largest supply chains.

Skills

• A mindset for safety and quality, as it is a fundamental requirement in our organization.
• Have good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and SAP, and can organize tasks efficiently.
• Have knowledge of Lean/WCM, as practiced within Unilever.
• You have a resilient personality - and you possess great skills as a leader whom employees are eager to follow.
• Can operate in an international company, and you speak both English and Danish fluently.
• Lastly, you have a positive attitude and use humour as part of a good workday.

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

Submit your CV and cover letter in English online. Please note that we do not accept applications sent by email. The recruitment process will be closed as soon as we have found a great match for the position. As such, we strongly encourage you to apply today!

As part of the recruitment process, we may invite potential candidates to participate in a recorded video interview via SOVA, which is a digital interview tool.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Factory Manager, Preben Quorp, via phone +45 2130 4625.

For questions about the application process, please contact Talent Advisor, Anne Sofie Christensen, via phone +45 2779 1379.

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.