Description

The New Construction & Launch Workplace Health and Safety Program Manager (WHS PM) will be responsible for partnering with the Launch and Engineering teams to manage the safety deliverables required when opening new sites. They will execute the new site safety start-up plan to help ensure the site successfully implements our company safety procedures and all applicable local and regional regulations. The New Construction & Launch WHS PM will coordinate safety start-up functions.

• Manage and monitor the safety start-up plan for all new sites

• Ensure Amazon buildings are designed and built compliant to regulatory and Amazon standards

• Conduct design composite reviews for compliance with Amazon standards and regulatory requirements

• Conduct site safety, health and environmental commissioning inspections.

• Create and maintain punch lists with relevant teams.

• Identify the required safety supplies for new site start-up. Assist in the procurement of the safety items. Set-up all site safety supplies onsite as needed

• Perform regular analysis and risk assessment of new build processes and equipment for site safety improvements and continuous standards improvement

• Develop safety commissioning lists with relevant teams

• Set-up new site in all appropriate safety databases

• Inspect and certify PIT equipment meets Amazon requirements

• Schedule applicable Safety training for site Safety team and managers with a local trainer

• Develop a positive working relationship with stakeholders involved throughout the project

• Project Work for topics relating to the network

• Maintain communication with Operational Directors and General Managers

• Lead and influence cross functional teams as required to deliver safety centered processes and building designs

• Review operations and determine the required site safety signage

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, full-time 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, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply.

Key job responsibilities

Job requires up to 75% travel to new launch sites during Construction phase through post launch visits. This role requires strong communication skills with stakeholders and senior leaders, written and verbal communication skills, self-motivation and strong organizational skills. This role requires tracking metrics to meet standard KPI's, delivering on self-obtained projects to improve design and reduce risk, and ability to work with 3P's as well as Operational teams.

The New Construction & Launch WHS PM must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the Design, Engineering, Construction, Startup, Launch and New Site WHS teams. This individual must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. They will be required to possess excellent safety and relevant environmental and ergonomic knowledge and to demonstrate this expertise when working with Operations and Engineering teams.

About the team

Role consists of building template review/design to ensure it meets regulatory requirements, all safety requirements, aligns with current Amazon Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State/Local jurisdiction requirements. The Program Manager will also be responsible for traveling to the site during construction to perform commissioning of equipment/building/modules/safety supplies. Post launch lessons learned, design changes, and module updates/changes will be documented and actioned. Collaboration with stakeholders to align on changes/improvements of design including risk assessments and risk reduction.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Related field, Construction Safety or Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of driving process improvements experience

• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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/or other benefits. For more information, please 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.