Ice Cream Associate Safety Manager

Unilever • Covington, TN

124d • $86,080 - $129,120

About The Position

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. The Associate Safety Manager leads site-level safety initiatives, working closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams to implement strategies that reduce injuries and promote a strong safety culture. This role focuses on occupational health, safety compliance, and behavioral safety programs. This position requires flexible, rotating hours to support implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health & safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in safety management within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, machine & chemical management safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety, Health & Environment improvement activities to achieve excellence at the site level.
• Drive processes that improve safety behaviors and embed a proactive safety culture.
• Lead behavioral safety observation and reporting programs to identify and resolve unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and implement controls for high-risk activities such as hot work, working at height, and confined spaces.
• Monitor site legal compliance and ensure the site meets all local/national regulatory requirements and Unilever standards.
• Provide advice on national SHE legislation requirements & implement relevant procedures and policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and internal safety standards.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents and near misses.
• Report and analyze trends from incidents and observations to prevent recurrence.
• Determine safety training needs and deliver programs for frontline workers and supervisors.
• Ensure safety-critical roles meet competency standards.
• Conduct Project Evaluations from Safety points & Ensuring Management of changes for any new projects.
• Support deployment of process safety programs if needed with PSM Manager and assessments for high-risk operations.
• Participate in safety audits and ensure alignment with updated corporate standards.
• Assist the site leader in managing the internal safety committee and crisis response team.
• Lead Safety Pillar under UMS Governance.
• Champion safety initiatives across shifts and departments.
• Lead the site security team, ensuring alignment with safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with site leadership to assess and mitigate security risks and support incident response.

Benefits

• Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree