Regional WHS Leader: Safety, Lean Improvement

Amazon Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 141,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Regional Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to partner with regional operations, ensuring compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations. The role drives continuous improvement, builds trusted teams, and mentors WHS professionals across designated facilities.

The position emphasizes leadership development, data-driven risk assessments, and effective communication to influence safety culture and policy adoption across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety/environmental programs.
• 7+ years of people and performance management experience.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in operations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Willingness to relocate within designated region if needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with WHS policies.
• Measure region/site performance against WHS requirements and address deficiencies.
• Ensure WHS recordkeeping and data integrity with accurate reporting and metrics.
• Deliver on-time, high-quality WHS projects to Operations.
• Analyze WHS metrics and incident trends to justify resource allocation.
• Develop solutions to eliminate exposure and prevent injuries across facilities.
• Mentor FC WHS Manager and WHS Associates; lead safety teams.
• Spend time at fulfillment centers, gather input, and drive program improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Safety Professional preferred

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Regional Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to partner with regional operations, ensuring compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations. The role drives continuous improvement, builds trusted teams, and mentors WHS professionals across designated facilities.

The position emphasizes leadership development, data-driven risk assessments, and effective communication to influence safety culture and policy adoption across sites.