Sr. Program Manager, Ergonomist, Global Ergonomics (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager for the Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team. You will apply scientific techniques and standardized assessments to drive musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction and optimize performance across the globe.

You will own end-to-end programs, manage complex projects, map requirements, and lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
• 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience.
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization.
• Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields with emphasis on ergonomics/biomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage MSD risk reduction programs across multiple sites.
• Map business requirements and analyze workflows to drive improvements.
• Apply ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk pre- and post-intervention.
• Develop research protocols and facilitate training for teams.
• Analyze metrics to derive key business insights and drive adoption.

Skills

Data-driven improvements

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Metrics analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in ergonomics/related field

Master's degree in ergonomics/related field

Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

We are looking for high-potential, flexible, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to join the Worldwide Ergonomics and Safety Experience (WESE) Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team. Are you ready to drive high-visibility, strategic, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) risk reduction programs as well as leverage Lean methodologies to lead process improvement initiatives? We are expanding our team and looking for a talented Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager for our field ergonomics team which support our businesses across the globe. We are looking for a motivated, organized self-starter to join as a Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager for the Global Job Rotations Expansion Strategy and Global Ergonomics Partnerships. In this role you will provide technical expertise by applying a variety of scientific techniques, standardized assessments and problem-solving skills to drive innovative solutions for musculoskeletal disorders and optimize performance.

Key job responsibilities

You will be successful in this role if you:

1. have demonstrated project ownership that is associate safety related.
2. seek long-term innovative solutions that allow the program to scale.
3. can generate excitement and keep momentum.
4. clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, to drive buy-in and adoption across a diverse group of stakeholders with competing priorities.

We are seeking a bar-raising candidate who will be able to:

• manage and deliver results on complex projects across multiple organizations.
• map business requirements, understand business process, study and analyse workflows.
• use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre- and post-intervention.
• develop or implement research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
• teach and facilitate training to operations and support teams.
• analyse metrics and behaviours to draw key business insights.
• close the feedback loop between Job Rotations users and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive job rotation compliance.
• operate and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• be available to travel up to 50% of the time.
• manage components of the MSD risk reduction projects through visibility across functional partners developing MSD interventions.
• use knowledge and experience in Amazon warehouse operations/industry as well as excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills, to support the Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
• Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with emphasis on ergonomics/biomechanics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems
• Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery
• Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
• Experience working with the Staffing Command Center Tool or alternate labor management tools
• Knowledge and skill applying predetermined motion time systems including but not limited to: MTM, MOST, MODAPTS or equivalent.
• Master's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with a strong emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.
• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) through the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE) or other International Ergonomics Association (IEA) affiliated bodies.

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 .

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 .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems
• Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery
• Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted
• Experience working with the Staffing Command Center Tool or alternate labor management tools
• Knowledge and skill applying predetermined motion time systems including but not limited to: MTM, MOST, MODAPTS or equivalent.
• Master's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with a strong emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.
• Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) through the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE) or other international Ergonomics Association (IEA) affiliated bodies.

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.

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