Overview
At Amazon, safety is our top priority. We are looking for a Manager, WHS Program Management to be part of a team delivering WHS programs across the EU network. In this role you are part of a team of program managers, own a portfolio of programs they deliver, and ensure safety initiatives are executed consistently and to measurable results. You turn the team's capability into reliable, network-wide safety outcomes. Key job responsibilities Own a portfolio of WHS programs the team delivers across the region. Ensure safety programs are executed consistently and deliver measurable results. Work on the team's portfolio, prioritisation and stakeholder relationships with operations and engineering. Use data and metrics to improve team performance, drive improvements, and present portfolio results and risk to senior leadership. A day in the life You are part of a team responsible for the WHS pro
Full job description
Full Job Description
At Amazon, safety is our top priority. We are looking for a Manager, WHS Program Management to be part of a team delivering WHS programs across the EU network. In this role you are part of a team of program managers, own a portfolio of programs they deliver, and ensure safety initiatives are executed consistently and to measurable results. You turn the team's capability into reliable, network-wide safety outcomes.
Key job responsibilities Own a portfolio of WHS programs the team delivers across the region. Ensure safety programs are executed consistently and deliver measurable results. Work on the team's portfolio, prioritisation and stakeholder relationships with operations and engineering. Use data and metrics to improve team performance, drive improvements, and present portfolio results and risk to senior leadership.
A day in the life You are part of a team responsible for the WHS program portfolio across the region. Your day mixes developing your people — prioritising their portfolio, removing blockers — with steering the programs they own end-to-end. You review the team's highest-impact initiatives, make the call on the toughest trade-offs, and represent the program portfolio to operations, engineering and senior WHS leaders. You balance delivering today's programs with building your team's capability for what's ahead.
About the team The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers, associates and local governments across our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon's policies and legal regulations, and guaranteeing the safety of our work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities, from Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. Regardless of your role, you'll contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the entire network.
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of qualification in-line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
- Practical understanding and application of WHS risk assessment and safety standards.
- Experience in English language communication skills (C1), both written and verbal.
- Relevant experience directly managing and developing a team.
- Track record of owning a portfolio of WHS or safety programs across multiple sites or a region.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.
- Experience with Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Membership of a professional body in the field of occupational health and safety.
- Experience using data and metrics (including advanced Excel and SQL) to identify gaps and drive improvements.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
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Requirements & qualifications
A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of qualification in-line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Practical understanding and application of WHS risk assessment and safety standards. Experience in English language communication skills (C1), both written and verbal. Relevant experience directly managing and developing a team. Track record of owning a portfolio of WHS or safety programs across multiple sites or a region.
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