Regional EHS Manager III

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. As a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager, you will lead a comprehensive safety program, shaping the future of workplace health and delivering real-time solutions that protect Amazon’s most valuable asset: its people. This role serves as the site’s safety pioneer, orchestrating the Global WHS Program and partnering with Operations leadership to integrate safety into daily operations. You will use data-driven insights to create innovative solutions that reduce risk and enhance productivity while building and developing a high-performing team of WHS professionals.

Responsibilities

• Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions, driving 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.
• 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.
• Support sites and WHS staff across North American regions to drive safety excellence and ensure compliance.
• Oversee incident management and investigations, conduct business reviews and leadership meetings.
• Manage staff development and training, monitor safety assessments and compliance.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct regular site inspections, monitor performance, and implement safety initiatives.
• Ensure continuous improvement through performance monitoring and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Flexibility to travel 50-70% of the time and work various shifts.
• Ability to 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 and is subject to variable temperatures and weather (including 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.
• Obtain an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 weeks of start date if not already certified.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Distribution Center or Manufacturing WHS experience with a 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 (CSP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leaders.
• 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 $94,200 - $141,400 USD annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 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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