Design & Startup Program Manager, WHS Design, Construction & Startup
Amazon, Nashville, TN, United States
Design & Startup Program Manager, WHS Design, Construction & Startup
Job ID: 10395453 | Amazon.com Services LLC
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.
Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor the safety start-up plan for all new sites
Ensure Amazon buildings are designed and built compliant with regulatory and Amazon standards
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 procurement and verify all safety supplies are deployed before 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
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 operations and determine which required site safety signage is needed and deployed
Key job responsibilities include up to 75% travel to new launch sites during the construction phase through post‑launch visits. This role requires strong communication skills with stakeholders and senior leaders, written and verbal communication skills, self‑motivation, organizational skills, ability to track metrics and meet standard KPIs, 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: The 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 and 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 a safety‑related field or engineering
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
3+ years of driving process improvements
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
United States, TN, Nashville: $66,800.00 - $116,800.00 USD annually
United States, VA, Arlington: $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
United States, WA, Bellevue: $82,700.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
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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Job ID: 10395453 | Amazon.com Services LLC
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.
Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor the safety start-up plan for all new sites
Ensure Amazon buildings are designed and built compliant with regulatory and Amazon standards
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 procurement and verify all safety supplies are deployed before 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
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 operations and determine which required site safety signage is needed and deployed
Key job responsibilities include up to 75% travel to new launch sites during the construction phase through post‑launch visits. This role requires strong communication skills with stakeholders and senior leaders, written and verbal communication skills, self‑motivation, organizational skills, ability to track metrics and meet standard KPIs, 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: The 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 and 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 a safety‑related field or engineering
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
3+ years of driving process improvements
Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
United States, TN, Nashville: $66,800.00 - $116,800.00 USD annually
United States, VA, Arlington: $74,200.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
United States, WA, Bellevue: $82,700.00 - $129,800.00 USD annually
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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