Site EHS Manager II

HSE Blog; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Sign-on payments

Job summary

Amazon Spanaway site seeks a senior safety leader to drive the global Workplace Health and Safety program at the Spanaway site. You will partner with Operations leadership to translate safety standards, risk assessments and incident data into practical improvements that protect associates and support site performance.

This full-time, onsite role requires conducting risk assessments, site audits and using data to influence safety decisions, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years Amazon blue badge/FTE experience.
• At least three years of progressively responsible WHS/EHS or environmental program work in manufacturing, production or service operations.
• At least three years of progressively responsible people and performance management, or two years of Amazon Safety blue badge/FTE experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety priorities, communicate expectations and build a preventive safety culture using technology, analysis and continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and site audits, review incident trends and address departures from WHS policies.
• Use performance metrics to advise Operations leaders and influence safety decisions.
• Oversee safety records, workplace organization and employee WHS training.
• Manage first aid arrangements and emergency response capability.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Amazon experience

Tools

Lean methods

Job description

Lead implementation of Amazon’s global Workplace Health and Safety program at its Spanaway site. Partner with Operations leadership to translate safety standards, risk assessments and incident data into practical improvements that protect associates and support site performance.

Role overview

Lead implementation of Amazon’s global Workplace Health and Safety program at its Spanaway site. Partner with Operations leadership to translate safety standards, risk assessments and incident data into practical improvements that protect associates and support site performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety priorities, communicate expectations and build a preventive safety culture using technology, analysis and continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments and site audits, review incident trends and address departures from WHS policies.
• Use performance metrics to advise Operations leaders and influence safety decisions.
• Oversee safety records, workplace organization and employee WHS training.
• Manage first aid arrangements and emergency response capability.

Mandatory qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or at least two years of Amazon blue badge/FTE experience.
• At least three years of progressively responsible WHS/EHS or environmental program work in manufacturing, production or service operations.
• At least three years of progressively responsible people and performance management, or two years of Amazon Safety blue badge/FTE experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Distribution-centre or manufacturing EHS work at a site with at least 250 exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Master’s degree and Certified Safety Professional certification.
• Lean methods and operational process improvement experience in a fast-moving organization.
• Strong written and spoken communication with site leaders, ability to establish departmental goals and strategies, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work arrangements and physical requirements

Full-time, onsite in Spanaway, Washington. The work involves lifting up to 49 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, squatting, bending and reaching, standing or walking for up to 12 hours, variable noise, temperatures and weather, including outdoor loading areas, and repeated stair use where applicable. Support emergency response and effective emergency care. Obtain American Heart Association or American Red Cross adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification within three weeks of starting if not already held.

Pay and benefits

USD 80,400.00–105,200.00 per year. Amazon states that the package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units, with final compensation based on experience, qualifications and location. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, an employee assistance program, mental health support, medical advice, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave.

Amazon provides equal employment opportunity and offers recruitment, interview and onboarding accommodations through its hiring accommodations service.