Site EHS Manager III

Role overview

Lead implementation of Amazon’s global Workplace Health and Safety program at its Spanaway site. Partner with Operations leadership to translate safety standards, risk assessments and incident data into practical improvements that protect associates and support site performance. Manage and develop a team of WHS professionals.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety priorities, communicate expectations and build a preventive safety culture using technology, analysis and continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and site audits, review incident trends and address departures from WHS policies.
• Use performance metrics to advise Operations leaders and influence safety decisions.
• Oversee safety records, workplace organization and employee WHS training.
• Manage first aid arrangements and emergency response capability.

Mandatory qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five years of progressively responsible WHS/EHS or environmental program work in manufacturing, production or service operations.
• At least five years of progressively responsible people and performance management.

Preferred qualifications

• Distribution-centre or manufacturing EHS work at a site with at least 250 exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Master’s degree and Certified Safety Professional certification.
• Lean methods and operational process improvement experience in a fast-moving organization.
• Strong written and spoken communication with site leaders, ability to establish departmental goals and strategies, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work arrangements and physical requirements

Full-time, onsite in Spanaway, Washington. The work involves lifting up to 49 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending and reaching, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, variable noise, temperatures and weather, including outdoor loading areas, and repeated stair use where applicable. Support emergency response and effective emergency care. Obtain American Heart Association or American Red Cross adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three weeks of starting if not already held.

Pay and benefits

USD 94,200.00–141,400.00 per year. Amazon states that the package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and location. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, an employee assistance program, mental health support, medical advice, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave.

Application

Apply through the official Amazon vacancy linked below. Amazon provides equal employment opportunity and offers recruitment, interview and onboarding accommodations through its hiring accommodations service.