Senior Workplace Health & Safety Manager

Senior Workplace Health & Safety ManagerJob ID: 3168532 | Afaq - Warehouse BranchOne focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team.ResponsibilitiesPartner with site operations teams to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations.Leverage lean principles and Kaizan’s to lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates.Build trust and confidence with the Operations Teams and direct reports and inspire change through comprehensive risk assessments and WHS data analysis.Communicate effectively, sending clear, concise and consistent messages verbally and in writing.Instruct and train Operations Leaders and WHS team members in Amazon WHS policies and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our WHS standards at their site.Identify best practices and incorporate these standard methodologies into our standards to continuously improve the WHS landscape.Deal with WHS site POC’s and other operations stakeholders that need to understand the site situation and provide hands‑on training in the field.Create and execute leadership development plans for WHS Associates on the team.Communicate WHS team expectations and give frequent and appropriate feedback to ensure they are executing the core competencies of an Amazon WHS professional.Basic Qualifications5+ years of growing responsibilities in EHS or WHS and/or Workplace programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.Experience leading multiple direct reports and/or multiple sites.Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental, ergonomics or a related field required.Experience with OSHA and other health and WHS regulatory requirements.Preferred QualificationsDistribution Center or Manufacturing WHS experience with mix of exempt and non‑exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people preferred.Master’s degree preferred.Experience in a fast paced, changing/growing organization.Certified EHS/HSE/WHS Professional preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leaders.Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.Ability to adapt well to fast‑paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.Inclusive CultureOur 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr