Senior Workplace Health and Safety Manager, Workplace Health and Safety

Amazon; Świebodzin; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fulfillment center company in Świebodzin is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Manager. The role involves managing health and safety compliance, leading a team, and implementing safety training programs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety and fluency in English and Polish. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement in safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in OHS with at least 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience in team management.
• Fluent in English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site teams to ensure compliance with health and safety laws.
• Analyze data for safety-related decisions.
• Develop and maintain safety training programs.
• Perform risk assessments for processes and machines.
• Promote safety culture among management and employees.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Fluent in English and Polish

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

Lean tools

5S

Kaizen techniques

Job description

Overview

At Amazon, we believe that every day is day 1. A day to take the first step. A day to face new challenges. It\'s your day to be part of something big. A day to put your ideas into action.

The role is based in a fulfillment center where we handle a rapid turnover of goods, picking, packing and shipping products.

Role

As a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager, you are responsible for the occupational safety department at our Fulfillment center and lead a team. You work closely with local management to continuously improve local occupational health and safety standards and coordinate the implementation of internal company and legal requirements for occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site teams and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with health and safety laws, guidelines, and company policies
• Use internal reporting tools to analyze data and provide leadership with information to make safety-related decisions
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety training programs, ergonomics initiatives, and prevention programs to improve the safety culture
• Perform risk assessments for new processes and machines, review changes to standardized processes, and update existing risk assessments
• Promote commitment to occupational health and safety measures among management and employees to foster a strong safety culture

A day in the life: This is an extremely varied role based at one of our sites, allowing you to directly contribute to many aspects of our safety culture. You will manage health and safety standards while improving functionality and efficiency. You’ll also manage your team and help them implement changes in response to employee feedback or seize opportunities to continuously make process improvements. Your role is instrumental in keeping employees safe, managing their satisfaction, and supervising their wellbeing and productivity. You\'ll step in and take ownership of health and safety to foster a culture that revolves around operating safely.

About The Team

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers, associates and local governments across our sites, making sure we’re complying with Amazon’s policies and legal regulations, and that our workplaces are safe. There is a range of opportunities within the team, from Health and Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. No matter what your role is, you’ll play a part in developing, implementing and upholding our high safety and wellbeing standards. You could work on a variety of projects alongside colleagues from across the business, ranging from equipment and process inspections to assessing processes, building and equipment design.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent qualification level in accordance with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), or higher education in the field or specialization of occupational health and safety (OHS) and at least one year of work experience in OHS services, or completed postgraduate studies in occupational health and safety and at least one year of work experience in OHS services
• Previous experience in team management
• Fluent in English and Polish, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. We welcome applications from candidates who meet all the basic qualifications listed above.
• Experience with Lean tools, 5S, and Kaizen techniques
• Qualifications or experience in sustainability
• Previous experience in communicating with a wide range of business partners, including colleagues and supervisors

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you\'re applying in isn\'t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company

Company - Amazon Fulfillment Poland sp. z o.o. - D15

Job ID: A3106001