Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Supervisor

Unilever•Independence, MO

19h•$88,600 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Unilever, safety isn't simply a priority, it's a core value. Our Vision of ZERO drives everything we do: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero environmental incidents, Zero motor vehicle accidents, and Zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors and practices. As the SHE Supervisor, you'll play a critical leadership role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safely, every day. This is an opportunity to influence culture, lead meaningful change, and drive sustainable improvements that protect people, the environment, and our business. You'll partner directly with plant leadership, manufacturing teams, and global SHE experts to transform safety performance, strengthen environmental sustainability, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your work won't just impact a site—it will help support some of the world's most recognized brands and the people who make them.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably within a STEM related field or Occupational Health & Safety.
3-5+ years of Safety, Environmental, EHS, SHE, or related experience within manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
Experience supporting Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement programs.
Project management experience with measurable safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead initiatives that directly impact employee safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence.
Partner with senior leaders to influence strategy and drive lasting cultural change.
Own high-visibility projects that deliver measurable business and operational results.
Develop expertise across safety, environmental compliance, process safety management, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent, partnering across the site to elevate safety and environmental performance.
Lead risk assessments and implement practical solutions that reduce risk and strengthen workplace safety.
Identify opportunities to improve performance in key areas, including reductions in waste, emissions, energy consumption, and water usage.
Leverage data, audits, and trend analysis to proactively identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
Partner with site leadership to embed safety ownership into daily operations.
Champion a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and continuous improvement is celebrated.
Coach, mentor, and influence employees and leaders at all levels to adopt safe behaviors and practices.
Support and advance World Class Manufacturing (WCM) through leadership of Safety and Environmental Pillar activities.
Drive implementation of Unilever's global SHE and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
Lead cross-functional projects that improve compliance, operational performance, and sustainability outcomes.
Maintain adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements while ensuring alignment with Unilever global standards.
Partner with Occupational Health teams to proactively identify and mitigate workplace health risks.
Support site readiness through audits, inspections, training, and continuous process improvements.
Assess training needs and help build the safety knowledge and capability of the entire workforce.
Deliver engaging training and coaching that empowers individuals and teams to excel.
Foster a learning culture where employees are equipped to identify and prevent risks before incidents occur.