WHS Manager, Workplace Health Safety
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