Joshua David White

About Joshua David White

Today I lead safety and emergency management for one of Amazon’s newest and fastest-growing business units — the Amazon Warehouse Distribution (AWD) model at ONT9 in Redlands, California. My work focuses on building sustainable safety systems, driving engagement, and ensuring that every level of leadership is aligned on accountability, resilience, and operational excellence.Before joining ONT9, I served as the multi-site Workplace Health & Safety Manager for DCA2 (Grocery Distribution Center) and SLA6 (Sub-Same-Day Delivery) in Eastvale, California. These two facilities represented distinct operating models — high-volume grocery fulfillment and rapid-turn delivery — each requiring tailored safety strategies. Across both sites, my teams reduced the Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) from 10.102 to 8.548, lowered Lost-Time Injury Rate (LTIR) by 85%, and increased Near-Miss and First-Aid reporting participation by over 300% through data-driven decision-making, leadership development, and hands-on engagement.My leadership philosophy began long before Amazon — in a Pennsylvania garage, working beside my dad at J&J Home Improvement. He taught me three lessons that still guide everything I do: do it right the first time, own your results, and take care of your people.During my 20-year U.S. Army career (2001–2021), I applied those same values in safety, logistics, and emergency management roles across Iraq, Kosovo, Germany, and NATO Headquarters in Belgium. I managed Class I–IX supply operations, hazardous materials and ordnance transport, and risk-management programs supporting thousands of soldiers across multinational operations.At Amazon, I continue that mission — building safe, efficient, and people-focused workplaces where performance and well-being are inseparable.Outside of work, I remain committed to community and service — working with organizers for Wreaths Across America, Flags for the Fallen and other events at Riverside National Cemetery, mentoring youth through Beaumont AYSO and Legends FC Yucaipa, as well as supporting veterans through the American Legion, DAV, and the FOE.My purpose remains constant: to build safer, stronger, and more resilient teams through integrity, accountability, and care.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Armyvetvending

   Aug 2022 — Present · Beaumont, CA, US

   Veteran-founded and family-operated vending services company supporting local businesses, schools, and community centers across the Inland Empire. Apply 25 years of leadership, safety, and logistics experience to manage operations with excellence, sustainability, and accountability.Key Leadership Contributions • Lead business strategy, route optimization, and operations management, ensuring uptime and service reliability exceeding 99%. • Manage financial planning, vendor partnerships, sourcing, and maintenance with full P&L accountability. • Implement EHS/WHS best practices—including ergonomic product loading, electrical safety protocols, and DOT compliance standards—into all daily operations. • Oversee regulatory and health compliance under California vending, food handling, and electrical safety laws. • Drive community partnerships through sponsorship of youth and collegiate athletics (e.g, Legends FC Yucaipa, MSJC Baseball) and veterans’ outreach programs. • Co-lead business development and growth alongside my wife, building a legacy for our children—continuing the spirit of entrepreneurship I began with my late father 30 years ago.

Education

• Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

  Certificate of Completion, U.S. Army Transportation School – Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

• Barstow Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General

• U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

  Certificate of Completion, Basic Leader Course (BLC)

• Park University

  Bachelor of Science, Logistics Management

  2016 — 2018

• SOLE - The International Society of Logistics

  Demonstrated Senior Logistician (DSL), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Logistics Management
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Policy
• Management
• Team Building
• Force Protection
• Transportation
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Physical Security
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Training
• Logistics
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Program Management
• First Aid
• Hazardous Materials
• Combat
• Security Clearance
• Supervisory Skills
• Dod
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership Development
• Operations Management
• Government
• Army
• Military Logistics
• Government Contracting
• Military
• Military Operations
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Microsoft Powerpoint