WHS Specialist

About the Role

Join one of the largest ecommerce companies in the Arab region, operating across multiple countries with a diverse portfolio of over 8.5 million products. Our Riyadh delivery station seeks a qualified WHS Specialist responsible for supervising health and safety standards while driving continuous operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety practices as well as employee satisfaction at the delivery station to maintain wellbeing and productivity.
• Collaborate across multiple operations sites on health and safety projects to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Offer expert guidance on all health and safety matters relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Conduct audits and reviews of health and safety management systems and enhance processes as needed.
• Design and implement work systems aimed at mitigating health and safety risks, including recommending appropriate machine or process adaptations.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive reporting systems for health and safety data and statistics.
• Develop and update documentation such as procedures, tools, and training materials in both English and Arabic.
• Deliver critical information and statistical insight to management related to health and safety within the station.
• Facilitate business changes by managing change processes effectively within a dynamic environment.
• Lead behavior-based culture change programs in a large, complex multi-shift operational setting.
• Ensure local compliance with Amazon's global safety policies and applicable legislation.
• Manage contractor safety protocols effectively on-site.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three years of professional experience in workplace health and safety.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, particularly 29 CFR 1910.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Professional proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage confidential information relating to security or personnel.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH are mandatory.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic, excellent communication skills.
• Certified Level 2 kawader qualification.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in emergency response procedures.
• Background in managing workers' compensation cases.

Inclusion Statement

We promote an inclusive workplace that supports diverse abilities throughout the hiring process and employment. Reasonable accommodations can be provided upon request in the recruitment and onboarding phases.

Additional Information

Position located at Afaq - Warehouse Branch, Riyadh.
Job ID: A10424122