Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Senior Program Manager - Japan, JP FC - WHS
Amazon's vision is to be Earth's safest place to work, and we seek exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people to help achieve this goal. As part of our Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission, we provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing.
Amazon seeks an experienced Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Senior Program Manager to support Japan business units within AMET, APAC, and LATAM (AAL) regions, partnering with the Global WHS Standards & Procedures Team. This position, based at a Fulfillment Center in the Tokyo area, requires 20‑30% domestic and international travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead document development, quality control, and publication processes within the WHS Management System.
- Evaluate procedure requirements, manage implementation, and ensure the WHS MS remains current and effective across all operations.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams and align multiple stakeholders.
- Drive technical accuracy and analytical excellence in WHS standards.
- Execute comprehensive audit programs with the Worldwide Audit team.
- Lead change‑management initiatives and process improvements.
- Manage document control processes and quality management systems.
- Facilitate effective communication across all organizational levels.
- Educate WHS managers to conduct internal audits based on WHSMS requirements.
- Collaborate with regional managers to mitigate gaps against WHSMS requirements at the network level.
- Handle request management, provide impact analysis, and assess impacts on standard work and business operations.
- Assist field teams with WHS conformity issues, including internal audit coordination and ISO 45001 certification operations.
- Prepare and support weekly/monthly business reviews and executive review meetings; lead procedure development upon CM approval.
- Apply PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) principles and issue relevant internal communications and directives.
- Update WHS MS repository publications and communicate procedure updates to end‑users through appropriate channels.
- Work closely with Learning teams and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive implementation of WHS standards and procedures.
Japanese Section – 職務内容と責任
Amazonは、AMET、APAC、LATAM（AAL）地域内の日本のビジネスユニットをサポートし、グローバルWHS基準・手順チームと協力する経験豊富な職場の安全衛生（WHS）シニアプログラムマネージャーを募集しています。東京エリアのフルフィルメントセンターを拠点とするこのポジションでは、国内外の出張が20〜30％必要となります。
この役割は、WHS管理システム（WHS MS）内の日本における基準と手順（S&P;）プロセスの管理に焦点を当てています。主な責任には以下が含まれます：
- 文書開発、品質管理、発行プロセスを主導し、手順要件を評価して実施し、WHS MSを最新かつ効果的に保つ。
- 部門横断的なチームの調整と複数の利害関係者との連携。
- WHS基準における技術的正確性と分析の卓越性の推進。
- グローバル監査チームとの包括的な監査プログラムの実施。
- 変更管理イニシアチブとプロセス改善の主導。
- 文書管理プロセスと品質管理システムの管理。
- 組織の全レベルにおける効果的なコミュニケーションの促進。
- WHSマネージャーの内部監査能力向上とギャップ軽減のための協力。
- WHS関連のリスク分析と改善案件の提案。
Basic Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in program or project management
- Proven track record of using data analytics and metrics to drive process improvements
- Demonstrated ability to develop program strategy, manage end‑to‑end delivery, and effectively communicate results to senior leadership
- Advanced English language proficiency, both written and verbal
- Relevant professional experience in workplace health and safety
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design, or related discipline
- Experience successfully leading process improvement initiatives
- Experience with ISO 45001, 9001, and/or 14001 certification processes
- ISO 45001 and/or 14001 lead auditor certification or training
- Comprehensive knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and legislation, including Occupational Safety and Health Act, Labor Standards Act, Fire Service Act
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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