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Amazon

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering
    Sustainability

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in EHS or Industrial Safety, a relevant degree, experience managing teams, and safety experience in a large facility. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.
  • You will ensure safety compliance, analyze metrics, perform audits, manage Safety Associates, implement improvements, and train site leadership on policies for a safer work environment.

Requirements

  • 2+ years previous experience in Environment, Health & Safety or ME in Industrial Safety Engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required
  • Experience in reputed private or government organisations
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports
  • Must be flexible regarding shifts
  • Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports
  • Fulfillment Center or Manufacturing Safety experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 200 people preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience in a fast paced, changing/growing organization
  • Government Certified Safety Professional preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders
  • Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
  • Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy

Responsibilities

  • - Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
  • - Measure sites’ performance against published requirements in safety policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies.
  • - Deliver on-time and quality projects to Operations.
  • - Analyze safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
  • - Perform frequent site safety audits to identify all non-compliance equipment and/or processes at the site. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to these risks and prevent injury at other FCs.
  • - Audit recordkeeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance to global safety standards and local regulations.
  • - Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviours to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
  • - Manage and mentor Safety Associates in your assigned FC.
  • - Spend time at the fulfilment centers and seek input from Safety teams, Associates and leaders on safety program improvement opportunities. Ensure open communication on status of progress and resolution against these suggestions.
  • - Ensure site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy. Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for the WHS Officer position?

The minimum experience required is 2+ years in Environment, Health & Safety or a Master's degree in Industrial Safety Engineering.

Is a specific degree required for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.

What kind of organizations should my previous experience be from?

Previous experience should be from reputed private or government organizations.

Will I be managing people in this role?

Yes, the WHS Officer is expected to manage multiple direct reports.

Are there specific hours or shift requirements for this position?

Yes, the WHS Officer must be flexible regarding shifts.

What type of experience is beneficial for this job?

Experience in implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment is beneficial.

What are the key responsibilities of a Site Safety Officer?

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety policies, analyzing safety metrics, conducting site safety audits, and mentoring Safety Associates.

What is the preferred educational background for this position?

A Master's degree is preferred for this position.

Is a Government Certified Safety Professional certification preferred?

Yes, being a Government Certified Safety Professional is preferred.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Excellent communication skills, strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to fast-paced environments are necessary.

How important is teamwork and communication in this role?

Teamwork and communication are extremely important, as the role involves partnering with site operations teams and influencing change.

How large should the fulfillment center team be for relevant experience?

Fulfillment Center or Manufacturing Safety experience with a mixed team of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 200 people is preferred.

Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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