Senior WHS Manager: Safety Leadership & Lean Ops

Amazon; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a WHS Manager in Sparrows Point, MD to lead a comprehensive safety program across site operations, partnering with Operations leadership to embed safety into daily work and use data-driven insights to reduce risk. You will build a high-performing WHS team, drive continuous improvement, and apply lean principles to protect employees while sustaining productivity.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence site leaders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in EHS and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations.
• 5+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Innovation – Transform safety culture and drive continuous improvement using data analytics.
• Strategic Partnership & Influence – Build partnerships with Operations leadership and influence decision-making.
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments and translate safety data into actionable strategies.
• Lead a high-performing WHS team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand for up to 12 hours and work in variable temperatures and noise.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data analytics

Lean principles

People management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a WHS Manager in Sparrows Point, MD to lead a comprehensive safety program across site operations, partnering with Operations leadership to embed safety into daily work and use data-driven insights to reduce risk. You will build a high-performing WHS team, drive continuous improvement, and apply lean principles to protect employees while sustaining productivity.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence site leaders in a fast-paced