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Leeds Factory, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Job Title: SHE Technician - Data And Digital
Business Function: SHE, Supply Chain
Location: Leeds
JOB PURPOSE
To provide robust, timely, and insightful Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) reporting through the effective governance of data, and the design, digitisation, and automation of SHE reporting processes.
The role ensures confidence in SHE data integrity, enables data‑driven decision making, and significantly reduces manual effort through smart digital solutions and automation. Effective visualization/presentation and easier access to data will allow the business to under SHE performance better and allow the business focus on the right SHE priorities.
This role acts as a subject‑matter expert for SHE reporting systems, data quality and analytics, partnering with functions on site and stakeholders in Personal Care Business Group and global SHE to continuously improve how SHE data is captured, validated, visualised and used.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SHE Data Reporting, Notification & Governance
Own the end‑to‑end SHE reporting for Safety and Environmental metrics, ensuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness and audit-readiness
Ensure compliance with Global SHE standards related to SHE reporting and notification including S6005 SHE Corporate & Data Reporting, S6007 Unilever Incident Classification Reporting and Metrics Standard and S6006 SHE Incident Management & Notification Standard (and any new standards that may be developed in future)
Act as the site focal point and expert in SHE reporting systems – currently SPR, EPR (soon EARTH), SHE Net, ensuring data reported in all applications is consistent
Ensure all data inputs are collected, reviewed and consolidated to ensure SHE data is reported on time and in full for – among other reports – weekly leadership scorecard review, monthly business performance reports (finance-led update), monthly safety and environmental performance reports, Variable Performance Awards (VPA) targets/metrics, bi-annual ESRS reports, quarterly waste data returns to the regulator, annual packaging waste data under Extended Producer Responsibility
Ensure global SHE Hub is regularly reviewed and downward trends in site performance metrics highlighted for action
Ensure global SHE “error checker” is regularly reviewed and any identified errors resolved as soon as possible
Ensure notifications of high potential/serious/fatal incidents are submitted to stakeholders using SHE Incident Hub app as per S6006
Lead quarterly and annual data validation cycles
Use data to track and report on progress against targets on KPIs (e.g. TRFR, SEWO close-out, SSMA completion rate, %SBO discussed, energy/water/waste per tonne)
Be the focal point during data assurance audits and any other audits in which SHE data is audited, and provide clarification on any data-related enquiries
Digitisation & Automation of SHE Processes
Lead the digitisation of SHE reporting processes, replacing manual, spreadsheet‑based activities with automated, scalable solutions
Design and maintain automated data flows, dashboards and alerts (e.g. Power BI, PowerApps, reporting hubs, notification tools) to reduce admin burden
Use AI tools to reduce the need for manual validation of data reports, and allow intelligent identification of anomalies and discrepancies in data inputs
Identify opportunities to streamline recurring SHE activities such as incident notifications, KPI tracking, overdue action monitoring, and assurance reporting
Partner with Digital, IT and SHE capability teams to implement new tools and support enhancements of existing reporting platforms by providing feedback
Advise on improvements to site Integrated Management System to support robust reporting
Analytics & Insights
Manage site’s performance on globally tracked Leading Indicators and implement actions to improve the site’s “Safety Score” (comprising reporting and closure time, time to close out actions etc.)
Analyse qualitative and quantitative inputs from site safety surveys, and highlight strengths and improvement areas
Proactively analyse trends in SHE KPIs (e.g. SBO, DCA findings, crew and shift-based trends) and data quality signals to support proactive risk management
Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and performance reports for Safety and Environment, tailored to different audiences
Miscellaneous
Support audits, assurance activities, and system improvements by providing clear evidence, reports, and process documentation
Deliver training and guidance to the site SHE team on SHE reporting tools, dashboards, and methodology changes to maintain capability across the team
Monitor emerging digital and analytical capabilities and assess their application within SHE
Key Interface
The role will work closely with:
Sourcing Unit Leadership Team
Engineering, Operations
Site OSHE Manager
HR, Training & Development
Quality
Finance
OSHE Team
External agencies
ALL ABOUT YOU
Proven capability (training/qualification and experience) in the use of modern digital tools such as Power BI & Power Automate, and ideally experience in developing AI agents (co-pilot)
Proven capability and experience in digitisation and automation of reporting processes
Strong knowledge of data management and performance analytics
Experience in the use of industry standard systems such as SAP, Strata. Aptitude and willingness to learn Unilever tools including SHE Net, SPR, Dexter, EARTH, Enhesa etc.
Strong knowledge of incident reporting, SHE metrics, and leading/lagging SHE indicators
Experience in the management of SharePoint and document management systems
Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail with a strong focus on data integrity and governance
Experience supporting audits, assurance processes, or external reporting
Background in manufacturing environment
Degree or advanced qualifications in data management or similar preferred
Passion for safety and the environment
What Success Looks Like
SHE data is trusted, timely, and decision‑ready
Manual reporting effort is significantly reduced through effective automation
Leaders have clear visibility of SHE performance, risks, and trends
Digital SHE tools are widely adopted and valued by users
Reporting processes are resilient, scalable and audit‑ready
NOTES
What We Offer
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. 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. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.
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