This role leads health and safety audits across Amazon Web Services operations in Japan, helping ensure compliance with legal requirements, internal standards, and AWS health and safety policies. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in occupational health and safety auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation, and management-system improvement. Professional qualifications such as ISO 45001 lead auditor certification, NEBOSH, or equivalent Japanese credentials are advantageous. Strong knowledge of Japanese health and safety legislation, excellent communication skills, independence, and the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational teams are important. The successful candidate should be comfortable travelling to sites, preparing clear audit reports, tracking corrective actions, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
Amazon is a global technology and retail company founded in the United States, operating across e-commerce, logistics, digital content, devices, advertising, and cloud computing. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, provides infrastructure and software services to businesses, governments, and organizations worldwide. The company is known for its customer-focused culture, large-scale operations, and emphasis on innovation and operational excellence. In Japan, Amazon employs people across corporate functions, fulfillment, logistics, retail technology, and AWS data-center and cloud operations. Its health and safety teams support employees, contractors, and facilities by identifying risks, strengthening controls, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company standards. The working environment can be fast-paced and data-driven, with strong expectations around ownership, continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively across international teams.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, cloud computing, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, finance, education, and professional services. Tokyo has the broadest international job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa offer different lifestyles and industries. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, respect, teamwork, and attention to detail; English is useful in multinational companies, but Japanese ability improves career prospects and daily life. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can provide more space and lower rent. Public transport is excellent, and healthcare and public services are reliable. Most professional foreign workers need an employer-sponsored work visa, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or highly skilled professional category. Plan for residence registration, a local bank account, insurance, housing deposits, and tax obligations. Family members may qualify for dependent visas, subject to conditions.
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