Senior Site EHS Manager

Amazon.com, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is looking for a Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety Manager in Birmingham. This role will involve ensuring compliance with safety policies, managing teams, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 7 years of experience in safety and management, and a CPR/First Aid certification. The position requires effective communication and strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in safety and/or environmental programs.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience in operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Measure site performance and identify corrective plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and mentor Safety Managers.

Skills

Safety Policy Compliance

Data Integrity

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well‑being above all else. Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager. In this position you will partner with the site level operations team to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. Leveraging lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risks and create a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
• Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies and identify plans to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure safety record‑keeping and data integrity; provide Operations with accurate reporting and metrics.
• Deliver on‑time and quality projects to Operations.
• Deep‑dive safety metrics; review incident trends weekly and monthly to justify resource allocation for highest risk areas.
• Propose action plans to Senior Leadership on site based on trend analysis.
• Audit record‑keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries for compliance with global safety standards and local regulations.
• Audit workplace organization and associate behaviors to ensure training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
• Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates at the assigned site.
• Engage the Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long‑term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.
• Perform targeted Kaizen events with Operations teams based on identified risks (force, repetition, awkward postures).
• Ensure site leadership and associates understand their responsibilities under each policy.
• Audit the quality, delivery and effectiveness of all required safety training.
• Review deployed safety tools and revise to ensure continual improvement.
• Partner with corporate and other regional field safety personnel to integrate global safety and environmental best practices into NA network standards.

Additional Job Elements

• Lift up to 49 pounds; frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Work in an environment subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site.

Those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must obtain one within 3 weeks of start date.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role.
• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional preferred.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic organization.
• Interest in long‑term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation.
• Prior experience in a management development training program.
• Track record of effectively managing a safety operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff.
• Demonstrated experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility in an organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on 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 other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.