Workplace Safety Lead — Data-Driven & People-Focused

Amazon; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) in Glastonbury, CT to lead safety programs and champion a proactive culture. You will drive audits, investigations, and risk assessments while partnering with leadership to ensure a safe and productive environment for associates.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to translate safety data into actionable improvements across sites, with flexibility for shifts and emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field.
• Experience leading and managing a team and analyzing data for safety concerns.
• First Aid and CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies, lead audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing across the organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analysis

Judgment

Customer focus

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher, safety related field

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS) in Glastonbury, CT to lead safety programs and champion a proactive culture. You will drive audits, investigations, and risk assessments while partnering with leadership to ensure a safe and productive environment for associates.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to translate safety data into actionable improvements across sites, with flexibility for shifts and emergency response readiness.