WHS Manager
Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! At Amazon, we've set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. Our Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is at the forefront of this mission, creating environments where safety and efficiency work in perfect harmony. We're seeking a dynamic and innovative WHS Manager to help drive this mission forward. As our next WHS Manager, you'll be more than a safety professional you'll be a catalyst for change, leading a comprehensive safety program that touches thousands of lives. Working at the intersection of operations and safety, you'll shape the future of workplace health while delivering real-time solutions that protect our most valuable asset : our people. In this role, you'll serve as the site's safety pioneer, orchestrating our Global WHS Program with precision and passion. You'll partner with Operations leadership to weave safety into the fabric of our daily operations, using data-driven insights to create innovative solutions that reduce risk and enhance productivity. Your ability to build trust, influence change, and drive results will be crucial as you lead comprehensive risk assessments and transform safety data into actionable strategies. Leadership is at the heart of this role. You'll build and develop a high-performing team of WHS professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
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This position requires the flexibility to travel 50-70% of the time and work various shifts. Additional Job Elements include :
The role focuses on supporting sites and WHS staff across North American regions to drive safety excellence and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing incident management and investigations, conducting business reviews and leadership meetings, managing staff development and training, monitoring safety assessments and compliance, overseeing emergency preparedness, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The position emphasizes continuous improvement through regular site inspections, performance monitoring, and implementation of safety initiatives. Major themes throughout the tasks include safety oversight and compliance, people management, performance monitoring, incident prevention, stakeholder communication, and quality assurance. Those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $84,800 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,500 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.
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