Description

Amazon Transportation Services (ATS) Mexico is seeking a full-time Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to serve as a designated safety representative for Sort Center, coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Safety Program as directed by the safety leadership. The WHS Manager promotes a positive safety culture while complying with Amazon safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

Job requirements:

• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

Key job responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to regional management teams and corporate based reporting systems.

• Support management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal and state laws. - Conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.

• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

• Identify and inform management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly, and monthly audits.

• Facilitate incident investigation process

• Maintain required paperwork to comply with Amazon and STPS regulations

• Enter Safety Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner

• Perform safety observations and audits

• Train and assist others (Area Managers, safety team members, etc.) to complete their safety responsibilities (Audits, Follow Safety Rules, etc.)

• Perform specific safety training as required by the Safety Manager

• May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other safety related activities depending on the business unit and location

• Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion

• Communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics

• Knowledge of STPS, CIVIL PROTECTION, SEMARNAT and SCT regulations specifically those related to Environmental, Health and Safety in Mexico

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people

• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment