Senior Health and Safety Manager

Overview Here at Amazon we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager to join the team and play a critical role in managing health and safety within the Amazon Fulfilment Centre (FC). The successful candidate will identify, coordinate and drive improvements in inbound safety, quality and productivity, working with the Operations Management teams to continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the Fulfilment Centre provides to our customers. Responsibilities Manage the health and safety function at the FC, including supervision of staff to ensure delivery of objectives. Proactively engage in collaborative health and safety projects across all operations sites. Provide clear advice and guidance on health & safety matters to all stakeholders within the designated area of responsibility. Review and audit arrangements for health & safety management and continuously improve these arrangements where appropriate. Provide strategies to plan and organize work systems to reduce health & safety risks, recommending, and implementing mitigations and processes. Ensure robust reporting regimes are in place for Health and Safety metrics. Provide management information and statistics related to your area of responsibility. Support business change through effective change management processes within the fast paced FC environment. Drive behavioural culture change program across a large, complex, multi-shift operation. Implementation and review of company global safety policies ensuring that local HSE requirements are met. 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 well-being 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 well-being 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 Bachelor degree or equivalent level of qualification in line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF); RSPP certified. Relevant experience managing a team. Relevant experience complying with local Health and Safety legislation. Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English; Italian language skills are desirable. Experience operating at all levels of the organization. Experience driving significant change through an operation. Experience with Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies. Qualifications or experience in the field of sustainability. Relevant experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers and leadership. Chartered membership of a Human Resources industry body (e.g., IOSH) to support people management. Equal Opportunity and Privacy 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. Please consult our Privacy Notice at to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr