Amazon Senior Safety Manager

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Job Details

Posted date: Jan 27, 2026

Location: Seattle, WA

Estimated salary: $193,600
Range: $140,800 - $246,400


Description

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.

How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).

If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.

Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

We are looking for a Senior Safety Manager to join our Prime Air team and ensure the safety and compliance of our operations. As the Safety Leader for Prime Air, you will partner with various stakeholders such as site operations teams, Engineering, Legal, Human Resources, Ergonomics, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), Environmental Program Managers and others, to execute safety policies and adhere to all applicable local, regional, and Amazon regulations. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce safety and ergonomic risk in our processes and create a safe and healthful working environment for our Associates.

As a Senior Safety Manager, you will have responsibility for management and IC personnel deployed across the US and internationally. You will communicate effectively and clearly with cross functional Teams and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. You will instruct and train Operations Leaders in safety policies and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site. You will identify best practices and incorporate them into our standards to continuously improve company safety policies. You will train and drive compliance at multiple locations.

You will create and execute leadership development plans for the Safety Associates on your team, communicating safety team expectations and giving frequent and appropriate feedback. You will ensure they are executing the core competencies and leadership principles of an Amazon safety professional.

You will support multiple projects at once in a complex and ambiguous operating environment. You will have a deep understanding of the particularities of the regions your teams support and be able to make decisions with appropriate justification based on data, facts, or legislation. You will negotiate resources and priorities, escalate effectively, and find a path forward in difficult situations. You will deliver results independently and with limited guidance.

Export Control License: This position may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Amazon’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.

Key job responsibilities

• Oversee execution of Prime Air's safety program, ensuring compliance with all applicable Amazon WHS & EHS Policies and local/regional Health and Safety standards across all Prime Air sites. Train and educate site leadership and Associates on their responsibilities under each policy

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in our processes and ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures that comply with all applicable Amazon WHS Policies and local/regional regulations

• Monitor and evaluate the safety performance of the Prime Air operations and identify areas for improvement and risk reduction

• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with various stakeholders in Prime Air, such as site operations teams, Engineering, Legal, Human Resources, and others, to provide comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis, influence change and promote a safety culture, execute the Safety Management System, report and communicate safety performance metrics, and give feedback and suggestions

• Train and coach Operations Leaders and associates on safety policies and best practices and assist the operations site teams in incorporating our safety standards at their site

• Lead a team of safety team members that consists of managers, WHS/EHS specialists, and Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs). Also work closely with the Prime Air Aviation safety personnel

• Create and execute leadership development plans for your Safety Associates on your team, communicate safety team expectations, and give frequent and appropriate feedback to them

• Support multiple projects at once and handle complexities and ambiguity with minimal guidance

• Make data-driven and evidence-based decisions and justify them with appropriate rationale and documentation

• Negotiate resources and priorities with stakeholders, escalate issues to senior management in a timely manner, and propose solutions within the project scope and timeline

• Conduct regular and comprehensive site WHS and safety audits to ensure accuracy and compliance of recordkeeping, workplace organization, associate behaviors, equipment, and processes to global WHS and safety standards and local regulations and implement solutions to eliminate exposure to risks and prevent injury at all sites

• Act as the representative for government regulators and address any issues that arise on a site level for that region

• Assist in the investigation of the root cause Health and Safety issues put forward by Prime Air employees

• Support new launch sites including initial site inspections, identifying accountability, purchasing and site readiness review



Qualifications

- 7+ years of increasingly responsible roles in safety and/or environmental programs within manufacturing, production, service operations, or other relevant experience

- Experience in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, service operations, or related fields

- Bachelor's degree or above

- 5+ years of management experience



Extended Qualifications

- Master's degree or above

- Experience in a fast paced, dynamic organization

- Experience in a people management or leadership role which includes coaching and developing others

- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- Certified Safety Professional preferred

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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 140,800.00 - 246,400.00 USD annually



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