WHS Manager

Amazon Mexico is seeking a full-time WHS (Workplace Health & Safety) Manager to serve as a designated safety representative for FC, 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.

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The WHS Manager is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to regional management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHS Manager supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Safety Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHS Manager also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHS Manager is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.

WHS Manager Responsibilities:
- 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 & 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
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Ability to communicate health and safety needs to all levels of the organization
- Calm demeanor in emergency situations
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Guadalajara, MEX | San Pedro Tlaquepaque, MEX | Tepotzotlán, MEX, MEX | Tlajomulcodezuñ, JAL, MEX | Zapopan, MEX

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics

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

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