Regional EHS Manager III

About the role

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! As a Regional EHS Manager III, you’ll be a catalyst for change, driving a comprehensive safety program that touches thousands of lives.

Responsibilities

• 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 our associates while enhancing operational excellence
• Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business
• 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
• Support sites and WHS staff across North American regions to drive safety excellence and ensure compliance

Requirements

• 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

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 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

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.