Workplace Health

Experience in Health and Safety programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
- Knowledge of Brazilian Regulations (NR) and Technical Standards.
- Experience in implementing EHS Management Systems (ISO14001, OSHAS18001, RC14001, etc.);
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
- Advanced English and Fluent in Portuguese.
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills.
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
Job summary
Amazon Fulfillment is seeking a full-time Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Specialist to serve as a designated representative for their assigned fulfillment center (FC), coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program and local regulations as directed by the leadership.
The WHS Specialist promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment.
This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify and inform management of compliance issues, 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 regulations.
- Enter Incident Information in internal database in a timely manner.
- Perform observations and audits.
- Train and assist others (Area Managers, team members, etc.) to complete their responsibilities (Audits, Follow Rules, etc.).
- Perform specific training as required by the Manager.
- May have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, or other related activities depending on the business unit and location.
- Participate in process improvement activities and manage actions to completion.
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems.
- Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws.
- Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions.
- Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics.
- Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
- Master in Safety Engineering, Environmental, Ergonomics.
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
- Experience in a fast paced, changing/growing organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leaders.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics.