Multi-Site EHS Lead

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. Amazon has set the goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which it operates. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact associate wellbeing while driving operational excellence.

As a WHS Manager, you will be the site’s safety champion, leading the Global WHS Program implementation. You will combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect associates. The role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you will drive safety initiatives, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. You will lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements. Managing the first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you will ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in the safety mission.

Core Impact Areas

• Safety Leadership & Innovation — Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
• Strategic Partnership & Influence — Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of the business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.

Additional Job Elements

• This position requires the flexibility to travel 50–70% of the time and work various shifts.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
• For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization.
• Certified Safety Professional.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader.
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

• USA, KY, Paducah — 56,700.00 – 85,100.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Jackson — 56,700.00 – 85,100.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Mcewen — 63,000.00 – 94,600.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Bristol — 63,000.00 – 94,600.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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