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
- Bachelor’s 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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