Site WHS Manager
- London, ON, Canada
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Original job description
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
Additional Job Elements include:
Lift up to 49 pounds and 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 that is 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
For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities in WHS or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications and the use of pivot tables and the development of charts and graphics Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Distribution Center or Manufacturing EHS with mix of exempt and non-exempt employees at a site of at least 250 people
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Master's degree
- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization
- Certified Safety Professional
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with site leader
- Ability to develop and implement department goals and strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.
CAN, ON, London - 75,400.00 - 125,900.00 CAD annually
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Responsibilities
The Site WHS Manager leads the implementation of global safety programs and drives continuous improvement through data-driven risk assessments and site audits. They partner with operations leadership to integrate safety into business processes while managing emergency response and compliance initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years of experience in WHS or environmental programs within manufacturing or service operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills are required, with professional certifications like CSP considered a plus.
Skills
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Compliance
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Pivot tables
- Lean principles
- Process improvement
- Safety culture
- Auditing
- Training
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Basic life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid time off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- WHS
- EHS
- Safety management
- Risk assessment
- Data analytics
- Compliance
- Site audits
- Emergency response
- First aid
- CPR
- AED
- Lean principles
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing
- Distribution center
- Microsoft Office
- Pivot tables
- Certified Safety Professional
- Operational excellence
- Safety culture
- Incident trends
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem solving