Multi-Site EHS Lead

Alternance Amazon; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Multi-Site WHS Lead to advance workplace safety across regional sites, partnering with operations leadership to enforce WHS policies and drive continuous improvement.

You will travel 50–70% of the time, train leaders on safety requirements, assess risks, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Strong data analysis and cross-site collaboration are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years increasing responsibilities in EHS in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years Amazon Safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and federal/state safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide WHS support to multiple sites and ensure compliance with policies.
• Lead risk assessments and safety data analysis to drive improvements.
• Train site leaders and ensure safety training effectiveness.
• Travel up to 50-70% and support shifts at various sites.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA regulations knowledge

Leadership & training

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years Amazon Safety experience

Job description

Job ID: 10593827 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Join 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 Multi-Site Workplace Heathy and Safety Lead 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.

As a Multi-Site WHS Lead you will provide WHS support to multiple sites within your region to execute company safety policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. By leveraging lean principles and kaizens, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce or eliminate conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes. The Multi-Site WHS Lead partners with Operations leadership across sites, advises on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation, and serves as a subject matter expert, influencing change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. This role instructs and trains operations leaders in Amazon safety policies, identifies best practices, and incorporates these standard methodologies to continuously improve the safety landscape.

Core Impact Areas

• Safety 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 our 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 our 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.

Responsibilities

• Possess a thorough understanding of local and regional regulations and company policy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon WHS Policies across assigned sites.
• Measure sites' performance against published requirements in WHS policies, identify remediation plans for deficiencies, and drive accountability.
• Spend time at the sites and seek input from teams, associates, and leaders on safety program improvement opportunities, ensuring open communication on status and resolution.
• Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy, and audit the quality, delivery, and effectiveness of all required safety training.
• Ability to travel up to 50-70% of the time.
• Must be flexible regarding shifts.

Additional Job Elements

• 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

For 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 Qualifications

• 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations (specifically 29 CFR 1910) and applicable federal and state safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Distribution Center or manufacturing safety experience with a mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
• Master's degree
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leaders
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage multiple sites remotely

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, MN, Lakeville - 63,000.00 - 94,600.00 USD annually