Site EHS Manager III

Description

Join Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! At Amazon, we've set an ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (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 protects our most valuable asset: our people.

In this role, you'll serve as the site's safety facilitator, 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.

• Safety Leadership & Innovation – Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives, leverage technology and data analytics for preventive measures, develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and conduct site audits to address non‑compliance.
• Strategic Partnership & Influence – Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of business, use data analysis and risk insights to influence decision‑making, act as a trusted advisor balancing safety excellence with operational demands, oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand or 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 who do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, or AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must obtain one within 3 weeks of the start date.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management.

• Distribution Center or Manufacturing WHS experience with a 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 leaders.
• Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem‑solving ability.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

USA, AR, Little Rock - 84,800. USD annually