At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well‑being above all else. Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to partner with site level operations to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. Leveraging lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in Amazon’s processes and provide a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.
Responsibilities
* Act as SME of 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 devise action plans for deficiencies.
* Maintain safety record keeping, data integrity, and provide accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
* Deliver on‑time and quality safety projects to Operations.
* Deep dive safety metrics to review incident trends, propose actions to senior leadership, and allocate resources to areas with highest safety risk.
* Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance with global safety standards and local regulations.
* Audit workplace organization and associate behaviors to ensure training, auditing, and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
* Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates on your assigned site.
* Engage Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and site leadership to drive long‑term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.
* Perform targeted Kaizen events based on identified risks (force, repetition, awkward postures).
* Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of policy responsibilities.
* Audit the quality, delivery, and effectiveness of all required safety training.
* Review deployed safety tools, revise, and ensure continual improvement.
* Partner with corporate and regional field safety personnel to leverage global safety and environmental best practices within NA network standards.
Additional Job Elements
* 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 noise, temperature, and weather vary.
* Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
* Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree.
* 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role.
* 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management.
* CPR/First Aid Certification.
* Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
* Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree (preferred).
* Certified Safety Professional (preferred).
* Experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization.
* Interest in long‑term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation.
* Prior experience in a management development training program.
* Track record of effectively managing a safety operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff.
Demonstrated experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility in an organization.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Posted: January 28, 2026 (Updated about 1 hour ago)
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