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Amazon

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Engineering
    Sustainability
  • Mumbai

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in EHS or Industrial Safety, a related bachelor's degree, experience managing teams, strong communication and analytical skills, and flexibility in shifts.
  • You will ensure safety compliance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, train operations leaders, communicate safety expectations, and manage a safety team while conducting risk assessments.

Requirements

  • - 3+ 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 organizations
  • - 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
  • - 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

  • The Site Safety Officer will be responsible for partnering with a site operations team in a INUFF Fulfillment Center to execute company safety policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations.
  • By leveraging lean principles and kaizens, this individual will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates.
  • The Site Safety officer must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Operations Team and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis.
  • The Site Safety officer must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing.
  • This individual must instruct and train Operations Leaders in company safety policies and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site.
  • The Site Safety officer will be required to identify best practices and incorporate these best practices into our standards to continuously improve company safety policies.
  • The Site Safety officer will be required to possess excellent safety program and relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic knowledge and demonstrates this expertise when working with Operations.
  • The Site Safety officer will be responsible to lead a safety team members: Safety Specialist, Safety Coordinators, Onsite first aid Associates.
  • This individual must create and execute leadership development plans for their Safety Associates on their team.
  • They must communicate safety team expectations and give frequent and appropriate feedback to their safety teams and ensure they are executing to the core competencies of an Amazon safety professional.

FAQs

What is the required experience for the WHS Officer position?

A minimum of 3 years of previous experience in Environment, Health & Safety or Industrial Safety Engineering is required.

What type of educational qualifications are needed for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Is experience in government organizations important for this position?

Yes, experience in reputed private or government organizations is preferred.

Do I need to have experience managing a team for this job?

Yes, experience managing multiple direct reports is required.

What type of work environment should I expect in this role?

The role is in a fast-paced, operational environment and may involve adapting to changing circumstances and strategies.

Is there a preference for certifications in this role?

Yes, a Government Certified Safety Professional certification is preferred.

Will I be responsible for training other employees?

Yes, the Site Safety Officer will instruct and train Operations Leaders in company safety policies.

Do I need to be flexible with my schedule for this position?

Yes, flexibility regarding shifts is required.

What skills are essential for effective communication in this role?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for interfacing with site leaders and conveying safety messages clearly.

Is experience in manufacturing safety required?

Manufacturing safety experience, especially in a site with a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at least 200 people, is preferred.

How important are analytical skills for this position?

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability are crucial for this role.

Will I work closely with a safety team in this position?

Yes, the Site Safety Officer will lead a safety team that includes Safety Specialists, Safety Coordinators, and Onsite first aid Associates.

Amazon

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

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.