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Amazon Design & Startup Program Manager, WHS Design, Construction & Startup in Arlington, Virginia
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
Ability to read and interpret blueprints to 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. Verify all safety supplies onsite are deployed prior to building launch
Perform regular analysis and risk assessment of new build processes and equipment for building safety improvements and continuous standards improvement
Develop safety commissioning lists with relevant teams
Set-up new buildings in all appropriate safety databases
Inspect and certify Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment meets Amazon requirements
Schedule applicable Safety training for site Safety teams 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 site General Managers
Lead and influence cross functional teams as required to deliver safety centered processes and building designs
Review the operations and determine which required site safety signage is needed and deployed
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
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, strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated and strong organizational skills, ability to track metrics and meet standard KPI's, deliver 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 reading blueprints to interpret building template design to ensure it meets regulatory requirements, all safety requirements, aligns with current Amazon Policies and Procedures, and Federal/State/Local jurisdiction requirements. Provide guidance to design teams and launch stakeholders on compliance requirements, supported by risk assessments, regulatory compliance and Amazon Policies and Procedures. PM will also be responsible for traveling to the site during construction to perform commissioning of equipment/building/modules/safety supplies. The role requires communication across multiple stakeholders, analyzing incident trends as it relates to design, and designing out risk to operations. 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
3+ years of program or project management experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
3+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
Bachelor's degree in Safety related field or Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3+ years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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 .
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