Regional EHS Manager III

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is at the forefront of this mission, creating environments where safety and efficiency work in harmony. As WHS Manager, you will lead a comprehensive safety program, shape the future of workplace health, and deliver real-time solutions that protect Amazon’s most valuable asset: its people.

About the role

You will serve as the site’s safety pioneer, orchestrating Amazon’s Global WHS Program and partnering with Operations leadership to weave safety into daily operations. Using data-driven insights, you will create innovative solutions that reduce risk and enhance productivity. Your leadership will build and develop a high-performing WHS team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

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.
• 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, performance monitoring, and implementation of safety initiatives.

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 (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.
• Obtain 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

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

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.
• 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

Base salary range: $94,200 – $141,400 USD annually. Your package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

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.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.