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Amazon Maryville is seeking a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to lead the Global WHS Program implementation, conduct risk assessments, analyze safety data, and drive safety initiatives that protect associates while supporting productivity.
You will collaborate with Operations leadership, oversee audits and the first aid/emergency response program, and mentor teams to build a proactive safety culture. This role requires 50–70% travel and varied shifts across sites.
Description
Application deadline: Aug 18, 2026
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 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.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands‑on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
This position requires the flexibility to travel 50-70% of the time and work various shifts.
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.
Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations
3+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon Safety (blue badge/FTE) experience
Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Master's degree or above
Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
Experience leading the development of department strategy
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
Experience working in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing operations environment
Certified Safety Professional preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leaders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics.
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 .
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