WHS Site Manager, Workplace Health & Safety, WHS

The WHS Site Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring our operations run safely and efficiently to deliver exceptional service to our customers. We are seeking motivated individuals eager to be the driving force behind the Amazon smile.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Site Operations team to implement company policies and maintain compliance with all relevant local and regional regulations. By applying lean principles and kaizen methodologies, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize conditional and ergonomic risks, fostering a safe and healthy workplace for our Associates.

A successful WHS Site Manager will build trust and confidence with the Operations Team, driving positive change through comprehensive risk assessments and data-driven decision-making.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage overall compliance with local requirements and authorities;
• Provide advice and guidance on Health and Safety matters to all stakeholders within designated area of responsibility;
• Provide management information and statistics related to your area of responsibility;
• Support business change through effective change management processes within the fast-paced environment;
• Continuous Improvement Management with partners, as well as development of SOPs, ensuring Amazon’s requirements, guidelines and policies are communicated and executed by partners;
• Build strong working relationships with internal peers, and maintain and improve communication;
• Develop plans for on-site emergencies, peak safety, cold/heat stress, special events and other unique WHS situations;
• Perform WHS data analysis and establish improvement plans;
• Ensure WHS record-keeping and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support business WHS initiatives;
• Consult and work with Legal for WHS regulations interpretations and investigations;
• Develop and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to identified and potential risks and prevent injury;
• Obtain understanding of local/regional regulations and company policy;
• Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent;
• Ensure site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy;
• Partner with corporate and other regional field WHS personnel to leverage global best practices;
• Manage Internal Commission of Accident Prevention (CIPA) at the site;

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Heath and Safety;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics;
• Increasing responsibilities in Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience;
• English Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Distribution Center or Manufacturing in Health and Safety with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people;
• Experience implementing Health & Safety management system;
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company – Amazon Logistica do Brasil – F95

Job ID: A2939243