Senior Site EHS Manager

Amazon - Bessemer, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Bessemer, AL

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager at Amazon is responsible for ensuring compliance with WHS policies and local regulations at a designated site. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety and health in the workplace, training operations leadership, and developing a team of safety professionals. The manager will also analyze safety data, conduct risk assessments, and influence change within cross-functional teams to foster a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site operations team to execute WHS policies and ensure compliance with local and regional regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risks.
• Build trust and confidence with cross-functional operations teams and influence change through risk assessments and safety data analysis.
• Instruct and train operations leadership and site WHS professionals in EHS policies.
• Develop a team of safety managers and professionals at the designated site.
• Create and execute leadership development plans for the safety team.
• Act as a subject matter expert on local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with Amazon Safety Policies.
• Measure site performance against safety policy requirements and identify plans to address deficiencies.
• Ensure accurate safety record keeping and reporting to support business safety initiatives.
• Analyze safety metrics and incident trends to allocate resources effectively.
• Audit record keeping practices and workplace organization for compliance with safety standards.
• Engage Injury Prevention Specialists and Site Leadership to drive incident reduction strategies.
• Perform targeted Kaizen events based on identified risks in operations.
• Audit the quality and effectiveness of safety training programs.
• Collaborate with corporate and regional safety personnel to integrate best practices into safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of experience in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
• 7+ years of experience in people and performance management
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• Certified Safety Professional
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
• Interest in long-term career development across multiple facilities
• Prior experience in a management development training program
• Track record of managing a safety operation with both salaried and hourly staff
• Experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities