Amazon is seeking an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) professional to join the Global Standards & Procedures (S&P) team to play a critical role in creating implementing and reviewing WHS programs procedures and processes) that will serve as the foundation of all Amazon operations in North America. A strong background in health and safety management is required specifically in regulations governing highrisk operations. Experience in varying Amazon operations and business unit processes is needed. Canadian experience is a plus.
The successful candidate will work across teams to gain alignment develop and execute a common plan across multiple stakeholders. This requires working effectively with all business owners to ensure the delivery and of WHS programs. Crossteam coordination project management and excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing are essential. To work effectively in the role the candidate would be required to develop a deep understanding of the organizations commitment to serving our workforce and collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams in the organization in order to solve complex business problems and implement fitforpurpose programs to deliver the highest standards. The successful candidate is also one that has a record of accomplishment delivering success in high performing business organizations and one who has program management experience.
This role is part of the Global WHS S&P team and will support all NA WHS networks to align with Worldwide and Regional WHS S&P Goals.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and deliver medium to large crossfunctional WHS procedures that serve major parts of the business. These may also be global in nature.
Develop review approve and improve internal policies and procedures in the respect of the countries WHS legal and Amazon Global Standards requirements.
Implement and track WHS programs and provide support to field operations.
Drive WHS programs and best practice standardization at both Regional and Global level.
Recommend improvements to programs scoping building testing and deployment across the company.
Partner with key stakeholders such as RME Procurement SLeD Compliance Assurance Audits Legal etc in the development and continued improvement of highrisk operations procedures.
Willingness to travel up to 10.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!
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
Bachelors Degree
2 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.