Senior Site EHS Manager

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. To support this priority, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to partner with the site-level operations team, execute company WHS policies, and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and Kaizen events to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk, fostering a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.

About the role

In this role, you will build trust and influence change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. You must be an effective communicator, capable of delivering clear, concise, and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. You will train operations leadership and site WHS professionals in company EHS policies and assist regional teams in incorporating safety standards. Your experience in safety programs and relevant knowledge in an operations environment will be crucial as you develop and mentor a team of safety managers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
• Measure site performance against published safety policy requirements and identify plans to address deficiencies.
• Ensure safety record keeping, data integrity, and accurate reporting to support business safety initiatives.
• Deliver on-time, quality projects to Operations.
• Analyze safety metrics and review incident trends to allocate resources where safety risk is highest.
• Propose action plans to senior leadership based on trend analysis.
• Audit record-keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries for compliance with global standards and local regulations.
• Audit workplace organization and associate behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
• Manage and mentor Safety Managers and Safety Associates at your assigned site.
• Engage Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long-term strategic actions for incident reduction.
• Perform targeted Kaizen events in partnership with Operations teams to address identified risks (force, repetition, awkward postures).
• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy.
• Audit the quality, delivery, and effectiveness of all required safety training.
• Review and revise deployed safety tools to ensure continual improvement.
• Partner with corporate and regional field safety personnel to leverage global best practices into network standards.

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 with variable noise levels and temperatures (including outdoor loading areas).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (where applicable).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist with emergency response at the site.
• Obtain adult First Aid, CPR, and 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.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• 7+ years of experience in people and performance management.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple business units.
• Prior experience in a management development training program.
• Track record of effectively managing a safety operation with both salaried and hourly staff.
• Experience developing others into higher levels of responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Pay

USA, MI, Detroit - $149,600.00 - $202,400.00 USD annually.

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional 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.