Senior Safety Manager, Prime Air

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We are looking for a Senior Safety Manager to join our Prime Air team and ensure the safety and compliance of our operations. As the Safety Leader for Prime Air you will partner with various stakeholders such as site operations teams Engineering Legal Human Resources Ergonomics Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Environmental Program Managers and others to execute safety policies and adhere to all applicable local regional and Amazon regulations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety and ergonomic risk in our processes and create a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates.
As a Senior Safety Manager you will have responsibility for management and IC personnel deployed across the US and internationally. You will communicate effectively and clearly with cross functional Teams and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. You will instruct and train Operations Leaders in safety policies and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site. You will identify best practices and incorporate them into our standards to continuously improve company safety policies. You will train and drive compliance at multiple locations.
You will create and execute leadership development plans for the Safety Associates on your team communicating safety team expectations and giving frequent and appropriate feedback. You will ensure they are executing the core competencies and leadership principles of an Amazon safety professional.
You will support multiple projects at once in a complex and ambiguous operating environment. You will have a deep understanding of the particularities of the regions your teams support and be able to make decisions with appropriate justification based on data facts or legislation. You will negotiate resources and priorities escalate effectively and find a path forward in difficult situations. You will deliver results independently and with limited guidance.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazons ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.


Key job responsibilities
Oversee execution of Prime Airs safety program ensuring compliance with all applicable Amazon WHS & EHS Policies and local/regional Health and Safety standards across all Prime Air sites. Train and educate site leadership and Associates on their responsibilities under each policy
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes and ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates
Develop and implement safety policies and procedures that comply with all applicable Amazon WHS Policies and local/regional regulations
Monitor and evaluate the safety performance of the Prime Air operations and identify areas for improvement and risk reduction
Communicate effectively and collaboratively with various stakeholders in Prime Air such as site operations teams Engineering Legal Human Resources and others to provide comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis influence change and promote a safety culture execute the Safety Management System report and communicate safety performance metrics and give feedback and suggestions
Train and coach Operations Leaders and associates on safety policies and best practices and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site
Lead a team of safety team members that consists of managers WHS/EHS specialists and Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs). Also work closely with the Prime Air Aviation safety personnel
Create and execute leadership development plans for your Safety Associates on your team communicate safety team expectations and give frequent and appropriate feedback to them
Support multiple projects at once and handle complexities and ambiguity with minimal guidance
Make data-driven and evidence-based decisions and justify them with appropriate rationale and documentation
Negotiate resources and priorities with stakeholders escalate issues to senior management in a timely manner and propose solutions within the project scope and timeline
Conduct regular and comprehensive site WHS and safety audits to ensure accuracy and compliance of recordkeeping workplace organization associate behaviors equipment and processes to global WHS and safety standards and local regulations and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury at all sites
Act as the representative for government regulators and address any issues that arise on a site level for that region
Assist in the investigation of the root cause Health and Safety issues put forward by Prime Air employees
Support new launch sites including initial site inspections identifying accountability purchasing and site readiness review


- 7 years of increasingly responsible roles in safety and/or environmental programs within manufacturing production service operations or other relevant experience
- Experience in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production service operations or related fields
- Bachelors degree or above
- 5 years of management experience

- Masters degree or above
- Experience in a fast paced dynamic organization
- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Certified Safety Professional preferred

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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 WA Seattle - 140800.00 - 246400.00 USD annually