Amazon is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) professional to join the Global Standards & Procedures (S&P) team to play a critical role in creating, implementing, and reviewing WHS programs ( procedures and processes) that will serve as the foundation of all Amazon operations Worldwide. A strong background in health and safety management is required, specifically in regulations governing high-risk operations. Experience in varying Amazon operations and business unit processes is needed.
The successful candidate will work across teams to gain alignment, develop, and execute a common plan across multiple stakeholders. This requires working effectively with all business owners to ensure the delivery and execution of WHS programs. Cross-team coordination, project management, and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, are essential. To work effectively in the role, the candidate would be required to develop a deep understanding of the organization’s commitment to serving our workforce, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in the organization in order to solve complex business problems and implement fit-for-purpose programs to deliver the highest standards. The successful candidate is also one that has a record of accomplishment delivering success in high performing business organizations, and one who has program management experience.
This role is part of the Global WHS S&P team and will support all WHS networks to align with Worldwide and Regional WHS S&P Goals.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and deliver medium to large, cross-functional WHS procedures that serve major parts of the business. These may also be global in nature.
Develop, review, approve and improve internal policies and procedures in the respect of the countries WHS legal and Amazon Global Standards requirements.
Implement and track WHS programs and provide execution support to field operations.
Drive WHS programs and best practice standardization at both Regional and Global level.
Recommend improvements to programs scoping, building, testing and deployment across the company.
Partner with key stakeholders such as RME, Procurement, SLeD, Compliance Assurance, Audits, Legal, etc in the development and continued improvement of high-risk operations procedures.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
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, making sure we’re complying with Amazon’s policies and legal regulations, and that our workplaces are safe.
There is a range of opportunities within the team, from Health and Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. No matter what your role is, you’ll play a part in developing, implementing and upholding our high safety and wellbeing standards. You could work on a variety of projects alongside colleagues from across the business, ranging from equipment and process inspections to assessing processes, building and equipment design.
