WHS Coordinator

Position Overview

At Amazon, employee safety and wellbeing are paramount. As a Safety Coordinator, you will play a vital role in workplace safety management, gaining entry-level experience in occupational health and safety with opportunities for career growth within a global corporation. You will closely monitor your site alongside experts, directly contributing to the wellbeing of your colleagues every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify safety hazards.
• Ensure site operations comply with Amazon's safety protocols through continuous oversight.
• Prepare and update safety performance reports for internal review by team members.
• Collaborate with and guide both operational staff and cross-company teams on safety matters and procedures.
• Support the implementation of new safety initiatives and measures.

Typical Daily Activities

You will be based onsite at a logistics center, observing daily activities and assisting employees with safety-related questions during their shifts. Proactively identifying potential hazards before they arise is essential. You will continually inspect the facility and familiarize yourself with equipment usage, understanding the operation of all tasks and machinery to uphold optimal safety conditions.

Your role involves translating safety changes into actionable practices while working closely with diverse personnel. Beyond regular routine tasks, you will provide ad hoc safety support to the operations team as needed.

Occupational safety is critical at Amazon. You will contribute by gathering key data to analyze processes, anticipate risks, share insights with colleagues, and coordinate with various teams to prioritize safety at all times.

Team Overview

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team is essential for safeguarding the physical and mental health of employees. Working alongside management, contractors, and local authorities, the team ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and maintains safe working conditions across all sites.

The team comprises various roles, from safety engineers to program managers, all committed to developing, implementing, and preserving high safety standards. Collaboration across diverse company departments on projects—ranging from device and process inspections to evaluating facility and equipment designs—is a key aspect of the work.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or relevant experience in a related field.
• Proven experience utilizing data analytics to generate and validate safety metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in German language.
• Good command of English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating effectively with various stakeholders, orally or through presentations.
• Capability to work independently as well as in team environments.
• Certified qualification as a safety specialist (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) is advantageous.

Diversity and Inclusion

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and inclusion. Employment selections are based on qualifications and abilities. The company supports accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

The position is based at Amazon Grossenkneten GmbH - M24 in Lower Saxony, Germany, reporting to Job ID: A10460785.