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OverviewJoin Amazon's mission to become Earth's safest place to work! At Amazon, we've set the 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 join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate wellbeing while driving operational excellence.Core Impact AreasSafety Leadership & Innovation – 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 that protect associates while enhancing operational excellence. 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.Strategic Partnership & Influence – 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 record‑keeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.This position requires the flexibility to travel 50–70% of the time and work various shifts.Additional Job ElementsLift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reachStand/walk for up to 12 hours during shiftsWork in an environment where the noise level variesWork 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 siteFor 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.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experiencePreferred QualificationsDistribution Center or manufacturing safety experience with mix of exempt and non‑exempt employees at a site of at least 250 peopleMaster's degreeExperience in a fast‑paced, changing/growing organizationCertified Safety ProfessionalExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leadersAbility to develop and implement department goals and strategiesStrong analytical skills with demonstrated problem‑solving abilityAbility to adapt well to fast‑paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategyProficient in Microsoft Office and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphicsAbility to manage multiple sites/remotelyBenefitsAmazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional 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 .Equal Opportunity StatementAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Amazon also considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.#J-18808-Ljbffr