Global Operations and Integration Lead

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Global Operations and Integration Lead 

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) Latin America or Asia

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:

Ensure operational excellence, clinical governance, and SHE integration across the global medical and occupational health function. This role also owns the global budget and administration. This role will also hold regional operational responsibility for either Asia-Pacific, China, and ANZ or Americas and Europe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Global Head of Medical and Occupational health in executing the global strategy through operational delivery.

• Lead global clinical governance frameworks, including escalation protocols, audits, and minimum service standards.

• Integrate medical and occupational health into SHE systems and platforms.

• Co-lead global crisis preparedness and incident response with SHE, including business continuity and pandemic planning.

• Oversee outsourced service providers in APAC, China, and ANZ, or Americas and Europe.

• Lead capability development frameworks for clinical and non-clinical professionals.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance across the region.

• Collaborate with SHE, Legal, and Risk to manage operational health risks.

• Own the global budget, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting.

• Manage contracts and SLAs with outsourced service providers across all regions.

• Lead procurement planning and vendor selection in collaboration with Finance and Procurement.

• Ensure cost-effectiveness and ROI of programs and digital platforms.

• Ensure compliance with health data privacy regulations and ethical standards.

• Facilitate employee feedback mechanisms to improve service quality.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical or clinical background with specialization in occupational health is a must.

• 10+ years of experience in medical and occupational health operations, SHE integration, or clinical governance is a must.

• Strong understanding of regional regulatory environments.

• Experience managing vendors and health systems across multiple geographies.

• Demonstrated experience in budget ownership, financial planning, and contract management.

SKILLS:   

• Strategic Operational Leadership: Proven ability to translate global strategy into operational execution across diverse geographies.

• Clinical Governance Expertise: Deep understanding of clinical quality frameworks, escalation protocols, and audit processes.

• SHE Integration: Strong grasp of integrating medical and occupational health into Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) systems.

• Global Vendor & Contract Management: Skilled in managing outsourced service providers, SLAs, and procurement planning across multiple regions.

• Financial Acumen: Proficient in budget ownership, forecasting, cost-effectiveness analysis, and ROI tracking.

• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regional health regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical standards.

• Digital Health Fluency: Familiarity with digital platforms and tools used in occupational health and clinical operations.

• Crisis Preparedness & Incident Response: Experience in business continuity planning, pandemic response, and cross-functional coordination.

• Capability Building: Ability to design and implement development frameworks for clinical and non-clinical teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong collaboration skills with Legal, Risk, SHE, and other global functions.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and drive evidence-based decisions.

• Change Management: Skilled in leading transformation initiatives and navigating organisational change.

• Global Health Systems Knowledge: Understanding of how occupational health systems operate across diverse regulatory and cultural contexts, especially in emerging markets.

• Programme & Portfolio Management: Skilled in managing complex, multi-region programmes with competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work across Legal, SHE, HR, Procurement, and IT to deliver integrated health solutions.

• Ethical Decision-Making: Ability to navigate complex ethical scenarios in clinical governance, data privacy, and employee wellbeing.

LEADERSHIP:

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

  • TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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