Senior EHS Specialist - Neuwied/Hamburg - #2163464

About

Occupational health and safety and the well-being of our employees are Amazon's highest priority. Our Senior Safety Specialists play a crucial role in this. In this position, you proactively ensure the safety and health of all employees at your location, give them confidence, and motivate them to perform at their best. You can make a difference for them every day.

Key job responsibilities

• Program management and regular collaboration with teams/stakeholders
• Analysis of internal reports for safety-related management decisions
• Guidance and agreements for health/safety projects and policies
• Driving programs to improve technical specifications/designs
• Above-average willingness to travel within the covered region
  
  

A day in the life

In this highly diverse role, you will work at one of our logistics locations and directly contribute to many aspects of our safety culture. You will manage occupational safety standards and improve functionality and efficiency. Additionally, you will lead your team and assist in implementing changes based on employee feedback and the identification of opportunities for continuous process improvement.

About The Team

• A permanent contract directly with Amazon.
• An attractive compensation package including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) from Amazon.com, Inc.
• Employee discounts on amazon.de and Amazon Extras (e.g., discounts on travel, electronics, etc.).
• Commuter benefits, e.g., coverage of costs for the Deutschland ticket.
• Benefits such as support for company pension plans and free life and disability insurance.
• Employee referral program (bonus payment).
• An innovative environment where safety is the top priority and your voice is valued.
• Flat organizational structure and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds from various industries.
• Numerous career opportunities thanks to our extensive network of locations in Germany and worldwide.
  
  

In selected cases, Amazon offers the possibility to financially support the training to become a certified "Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit".

GRUNDQUALIFIKATIONEN

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) in a technical field
• Relevant experience in project work
• Advanced proficiency in oral and written English communication
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  
  

BEVORZUGTE QUALIFIKATIONEN

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply at Amazon. If you meet all the basic qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you.

• International/national recognized certification as a safety specialist, e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, Occupational Safety Specialist "Sifa"
• Relevant experience in compliance with local occupational safety regulations
• Advanced proficiency in oral and written German communication
• Experience with Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methods
• Qualifications or experience in sustainability
• Relevant experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and management level
• In-depth knowledge of mechanics, electrical systems, and control technology
  
  

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• Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
  
  

Languages

• English