Regional EHS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Team Growth

Amazon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,800 - 246,400; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Regional Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to lead a regional team of safety professionals, champion WHS policies, and ensure compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations across multiple sites in the United States.

The role emphasizes lean improvements, Kaizen‑driven risk reduction, data‑driven reporting, and collaboration with operations to protect Associates while delivering results for the business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of increasing responsibility in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, service operations, or relevant experience.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibility in people and performance management.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Office within one of the designated region’s sites; willing to relocate if not currently within region.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, to support direct reports and site needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a regional team of safety managers and professionals.
• Create and execute leadership development plans for the team.
• Assess safety talent and build bench strength for current and future needs.
• Communicate organizational direction and provide frequent feedback to WHS teams.
• Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable Amazon WHS policies.
• Measure region and site performance against published WHS requirements, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective action plans.
• Audit record‑keeping practices and Global WHS Database entries to ensure compliance with global WHS standards and local regulations.
• Spend time at fulfillment centers, gathering input from WHS teams, Associates, and leaders on program improvement opportunities.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Lean principles

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Regional Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to lead a regional team of safety professionals, champion WHS policies, and ensure compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations across multiple sites in the United States.

The role emphasizes lean improvements, Kaizen‑driven risk reduction, data‑driven reporting, and collaboration with operations to protect Associates while delivering results for the business.