Safety Specialist, Health and Safety M/F
Keeping our people safe and well at work is a top priority at Amazon. Our Safety Specialists play an integral part in making this happen. In this role, you'll put the vital steps in place to make sure everyone at your location works in a safe and healthy environment. This is a hands‐on opportunity to make a difference to people every day. By proactively keeping them safe, you'll also empower them to feel confident in their roles and motivated to do their best work.
Key Job Responsibilities
Monitor site performance against set KPIs and create plans to improve processes
Set up workplace health and safety programmes and arrange training sessions
Analyse safety metrics and incident trends to help colleagues plan appropriate resources for areas with the highest risk
Drive compliance with local and EU legislation
Support the implementation of WHS programs within Fulfillment Center Operations, while delivering key risk assessment activities
Carry out audits to make sure your site is compliant with relevant health and safety laws and implement solutions where you identify risks
A Day in the Life
You'll be based at one of our sites, which could be a fulfilment centre, sortation centre, or delivery station. Being on site means that you can keep a close eye on the processes, spot potential issues, and identify opportunities for improvement. This involves working closely with people across the business to understand their risks and gather data to find smarter and safer ways to work. You'll also set up training and other programmes to help everyone follow new safety processes and reach new standards.
About the Team
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers, associates and local governments across our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon's policies and legal regulations, and that our workplaces are safe. There are a range of opportunities within the team, from Health and Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. You could work on a variety of projects with colleagues from across the business, ranging from equipment and process inspections to assessing processes, building and equipment design.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience of Lean, 5S, or Kaizen methodologies
Experience of planning or managing environmentally conscious initiatives
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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