Senior Site WHS Manager

Amazon • Daytona Beach, FL

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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 through effective communication and leadership.

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 3 weeks of start
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
• Willingness to work a variety of 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 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.

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.
• Provide comprehensive 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 safety professionals at the designated site.
• Create and execute leadership development plans for the safety team.
• Assess safety talent to select appropriate bench strength for business needs.
• Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with Amazon Safety Policies.
• Measure site performance against safety policy requirements and identify plans for deficiencies.
• Ensure safety record keeping and data integrity, providing accurate reporting and metrics.
• Deep dive into safety metrics and incident trends to allocate resources effectively.
• Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries for compliance.
• Manage and mentor Safety Managers and Safety Associates.
• Engage Injury Prevention Specialists and Site Leadership for incident reduction strategies.
• Perform targeted Kaizen events based on identified risks.
• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained on their responsibilities under each policy.
• Audit the quality and effectiveness of safety training and tools.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree