Site EHS Manager II

Amazon • Pasco, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work. Amazon aims to be the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries. This role seeks a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to create the world's safest work environment, directly impacting associate well-being and driving operational excellence. As a WHS Manager, you will be the site's safety champion, leading the Global WHS Program implementation. The role combines hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect employees, bridging the gap between safety requirements and operational success. It requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you will drive safety initiatives, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential in shaping the safety culture. You will lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, analyze incident trends, manage the first aid program, and oversee emergency response capabilities. Analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, and leadership abilities will engage associates in the safety mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Must obtain an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 weeks of start date if not already held

Nice To Haves

• Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS experience with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
• Master’s degree
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
• Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
• Certified Safety Professional
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability

Responsibilities

• Lead Global WHS Program implementation
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments
• Analyze safety data
• Implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity
• Build relationships and influence positive change to shape the safety culture
• Lead safety compliance efforts
• Conduct thorough site audits
• Analyze incident trends to target improvements
• Manage the first aid program and emergency response capabilities
• Transform safety data into actionable insights
• Engage associates in the safety mission
• Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety
• Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures
• Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment
• Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues
• Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of the business
• Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands
• Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site

Benefits

• Sign-on payments
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager