Manufacturing Environmental Waste Program Manager, AWS Environmental Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented and self-motivated Environmental Waste Program Manager to support AWS Manufacturing Test and Operations (MOTO) facilities. The successful candidate will join the AWS Environmental team an expanding and dynamic team that is critical to enabling AWSs growth around the world as well as ensuring regulatory compliance and the highest-level environmental performance of AWSs manufacturing operations.

This role sits within the MOTO Environmental organization and is responsible for managing waste program requirements and risk across the full manufacturing lifecycle from equipment development and facility buildout through operations and decommissioning. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards of environmental performance for our manufacturing facilities and our customers and you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


This role is based in Seattle WA or Herdon VA

Key job responsibilities
Leadership & Commitment
Ensure the MOTO waste program evolves to meet changing organizational needs stakeholder expectations and environmental challenges.
Support leadership efforts and contribute to continuous improvement of the waste management program.
Champion environmental responsibility within MOTO and advocate for best-in-class waste practices across manufacturing sites.
Collaboration
Collaborate with environmental operations manufacturing execution legal policy and sustainability teams to perform periodic reviews and updates.
Ensure the waste program remains relevant effective and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements across all MOTO facilities.
Build collaborative relationships with manufacturing execution operations and design teams to ensure waste risks are identified early and managed appropriately.
Risk Management & Planning
Support the ongoing identification and assessment of environmental risks identified through the waste program across the full MOTO lifecycle from equipment development and facility buildout through to decommissioning.
Support the development and implementation of plans to address significant environmental risks and opportunities contributing to improvement targets.
Develop new compliance programs for first-of-a-kind manufacturing operational processes generating novel waste streams.
Implementation & Operation
Support the design and deployment of the MOTO waste program to enhance environmental performance and drive circular economy initiatives.
Ensure compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements applicable to waste management across manufacturing facilities.
Support associated environmental development training and awareness programs to embed waste management skills throughout the manufacturing organization.
Performance Evaluation
Establish and manage a robust system for monitoring measuring and reporting performance of the MOTO waste program.
Conduct regular assessments of waste-related tools and processes being used across manufacturing sites; collate and analyze waste data to identify trends gaps and areas for improvement.
Develop environmental metrics to measure monitor and forecast waste performance across MOTO facilities.
Conduct thorough and accurate environmental audits for continuous improvement purposes.
Prepare and contribute to performance reports and recommendations for senior leadership on a regular cadence.
Continual Improvement
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the waste program by supporting management reviews implementing corrective and preventative actions and identifying innovative approaches to improve environmental performance.
Complete thorough and accurate environmental incident investigations related to waste and develop appropriate corrective actions.
Assist in time-critical report submissions to various governmental agencies as required.


A day in the life
Day-to-day this role manages waste compliance across MOTO manufacturing facilities reviewing waste characterization data coordinating with operations teams on proper handling and disposal tracking regulatory deadlines and maintaining waste manifests and records. The role supports audits monitors waste metrics troubleshoots disposal issues with vendors and collaborates with manufacturing execution teams to ensure new processes meet waste regulations before going live.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.



- Knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies related to infrastructure (i.e. network data center hardware software)
- Experience with varying scenarios of infrastructure builds
- Bachelors degree in safety environmental or equivalent
- Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste water and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws

- Experience with increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production or service operations
- Experience in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing production service operations or related fields
- Experience in manufacturing process or industrial engineering
- Experience using strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience leading change in multiple site environments and influenceing those that are not direct reports or within your organization
- 5 years with a focus on waste program development deployment implementation and verification.

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Herndon - 127100.00 - 171900.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 127100.00 - 171900.00 USD annually