Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 7+ years

Education Bachelor's degree

Category Operations & Logistics

About this role

Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager at Amazon leads the safety program for the Wilmington, NC site, ensuring compliance with policies, applying lean improvement methods, and mentoring safety staff. The role includes risk assessment, data integrity, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy
Provide guidance to ensure compliance
Measure site performance and fix deficiencies
Manage and mentor safety staff
Partner with regional safety personnel to leverage best practices

Technical Overview

Extensive safety program management with Lean/Kaizen experience; ability to perform hazard assessments, audits, and data-driven safety improvements; oversight of training and incident trend analysis.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior safety professional with 7+ years in safety/environmental programs, strong lean/Kaizen background, and proven leadership of safety teams. They should have CPR/First Aid certification, a bachelor's degree, and be willing to work nights/weekends while communicating effectively with executives.

Must-Have Skills

CPR/First Aid CertificationBachelor's degree7+ years in safety/environmental programsExperience implementing lean principles and process improvementWillingness to work nights/weekends

Nice-to-Have Skills

Master's degree preferredCertified Safety Professional preferredExperience in fast-paced dynamic organizationsManagement development programsTrack record of developing others

Tools & Platforms

Global Safety DatabaseMicrosoft OfficeLean/Six Sigma tools

Required Skills

CPR/First Aid CertificationBachelor’s degreeLean principlesProcess improvementKaizenErgonomic risk assessmentSafety data analysisAuditingGlobal Safety DatabaseEmergency responseSafety trainingLeadershipTeam management

Hard Skills

CPR/First Aid CertificationBachelor's degreeLean principlesProcess improvementKaizen eventsErgonomic risk assessmentSafety data analysisAuditingGlobal Safety DatabaseEmergency responseSafety trainingTeam leadershipSafety program management

Soft Skills

Strong written and verbal communicationLeadershipMentoringInterfacing with Directors/VPsAnalytical thinkingProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Certifications

Required

CPR/First Aid Certification

Preferred

Certified Safety Professional

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics

Job Function Lead safety, health, and environmental programs at a Amazon Wilmington site; drive continuous improvement and compliance

Role Subtype Safety Manager

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Bachelor's degree required, 7+ years safety experience, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain, Willingness to work nights/weekends

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