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