Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies.
Ensure safety record keeping and data integrity and provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
Deliver on-time and quality projects to Operations.
Deep Dive safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
Deep Dive trends and propose action plans to Sr. Leadership on site.
Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance to global safety standards and local regulations.
Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates in your assigned site.
Engage the Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long-term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.
Perform targeted Kaizen events in partnership with the Operations teams based on the risks identified in each task (force, repetition, and awkward postures).
Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy.
Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.
Review for effectiveness the deployed safety tools and revise to ensure continual improvement.
Partner with corporate and other regional field safety personnel to leverage global safety and environmental best practices into NA network standards.
Additional Job Elements include
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Work in an environment where the noise level varies
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
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.
Key job responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term safety strategy for your assigned operations, partnering with site and regional leadership to align safety goals with business objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of safety managers and professionals by creating leadership development plans, providing regular coaching, and identifying future leaders to strengthen organizational bench strength.
Analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to identify areas of highest risk, then design and implement scalable mechanisms and process improvements that drive sustained reductions in workplace injuries and hazards.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, and other stakeholders to conduct risk assessments, perform targeted improvement events, and integrate safety best practices into standard workflows.
Establish inspection and audit mechanisms to ensure the quality and effectiveness of safety training, record-keeping, and data integrity across your organization, communicating results and action plans to senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role
7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs
Master’s degree preferred
Certified Safety Professional preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple business units 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
Demonstrate 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WI, Oak Creek - 149,600.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
