Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Workplace Health & Safety

The Site WHS Officer will be responsible for partnering with site operations teams in delivery stations to execute company safety policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. By leveraging lean principles and kaizens you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risks in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates. A successful Site WHS Officer will demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and inspire change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis.

The Site WHS Officer must be an effective communicator and send clear concise and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. You will instruct and train Operations Leaders in Amazon WHS policies and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site. You will work to identify best practices and incorporate these standard methodologies into our standards to continuously improve the safety landscape.

Site WHS Officer will possess excellent safety program knowledge as well as environmental and ergonomic knowledge and be able to demonstrate this expertise when working with Operations.

The Site WHS Officer will be a part of the site WHS team and report to the site WHS manager. The WHS Officer should be flexible to work in shifts.

Requirements:
Possess a thorough understanding of local/regional regulations and company policy
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in implementing safety programs
Ability to work collaboratively with operations teams
Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change
Proficiency in data analysis and risk assessment

Key job responsibilities
Safety Compliance & Oversight:
Provide guidance to ensure compliance with Amazon WHS standards/policies
Measure and track site performance against safety policy requirements
Develop and implement corrective action plans for identified deficiencies
Ensure proper incident investigation and closure of corrective/preventive actions
Lead quality project delivery to Operations teams

Safety Monitoring & Analysis:
Analyze safety metrics and review incident trends (weekly/monthly)
Allocate resources based on identified risk areas
Perform regular site safety audits
Audit record-keeping practices and ensure Austin entries align with global WHS standards
Monitor workplace organization and Associate behaviors
Verify training auditing and scoring methods for accuracy and consistency

Training & Development:
Lead and mentor Safety Associates during peak periods
Ensure site leadership and Associates understand their safety responsibilities
Audit safety training quality delivery and effectiveness
Implement basic safety training calendar
Coordinate Fire Fighting and First Aid training requirements

Equipment & PPE Management:
Maintain and monitor PPE inventory
Coordinate with procurement for PPE orders
Ensure site-wide PPE compliance
Implement PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) safety systems
Oversee yard safety system implementation
Monitor preventive maintenance of Fire protection and emergency equipment

Program Implementation:
Establish and maintain Work Permit System
Implement contractor safety management protocols
Execute best practices across site operations
Engage with Safety teams Associates and leaders for program improvements
Maintain open communication regarding progress and resolution
Partner with facility team on equipment maintenance and safety protocols

Continuous Improvement:
Seek input on safety program improvement opportunities
Implement solutions to eliminate risk exposure
Monitor and enhance safety protocols
Drive adoption of best practices
Ensure effective communication of safety initiatives and outcomes

- WHS Experience/or WHS qualifications
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Bachelors degree in safety environmental ergonomics or a related field required.
- NEBOSH & IOSH certified.
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances direction and strategy.
- Good communicator - English & local language
- Available to work flexible shifts including days nights and/or weekends

- 2 years of growing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production or service operations.
- Ability to analyze accident data new processes and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experienced in emergency response and currently holds First aid and CPR certificates.

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