Senior Site EHS Manager

About the role

Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to partner with the site-level operations team. In this role, you will execute company WHS policies, ensure compliance with local and regional regulations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles and Kaizen events to reduce conditional and ergonomic risks. You will build trust with cross-functional teams, provide risk assessments, and train operations leadership in Amazon’s EHS policies. This position involves developing and mentoring a team of safety professionals and assessing talent for current and future business needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a 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 develop corrective action plans for deficiencies.
• Ensure accurate safety record-keeping, data integrity, and reporting to support business safety initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality, on-time projects to Operations teams.
• Analyze safety metrics and incident trends to allocate resources effectively and propose action plans to senior leadership.
• Audit record-keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries for compliance with global and local standards.
• Audit workplace organization and associate behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are 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 incident reduction strategies.
• Lead targeted Kaizen events in partnership with Operations teams to mitigate risks (force, repetition, awkward postures).
• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their safety responsibilities.
• 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 integrate global best practices into NA network standards.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 weeks of start).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibility 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 varied shifts, including nights and weekends, to support direct reports and site needs.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Ability to work in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures (including outdoor areas).
• Ability to continuously climb and descend stairs (where applicable).
• Ability to assist in emergency response and maintain effective care delivery during emergencies.

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.
• Proven track record of 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

Base salary range: $149,600.00 - $202,400.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

• 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.