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EHS Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, healthcare, and logistics, at every level from entry-level safety coordinator to senior EHS director, with specializations in industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and process safety management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for partnering with the site level operations team for your designated site in order to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. By leveraging lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in Amazon’s processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.
In this role, you must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the cross functional operations teams, and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. To do so, you must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. You will also be required to instruct and train operations leadership and site WHS professionals in company EHS policies while assisting the regional teams in incorporating our safety standards at their sites. Your experience working in safety programs and your relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic knowledge in an operations environment will be crucial. You will be responsible for developing a team of safety managers and safety professionals at your designated site. Your teams’ success will depend on your ability to create and execute leadership development plans for your larger team. You must demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate organizational direction through your team. As a senior leader in the WHS organization, you will also be responsible for judging and assessing safety talent to select appropriate bench strength for current and future business needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
- Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
- Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies.
- Ensure safety record keeping and data integrity and provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
- Deliver on-time and quality projects to Operations.
- Deep Dive safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
- Deep Dive trends and propose action plans to Sr. Leadership on site.
- Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance to global safety standards and local regulations.
- Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
- Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates in your assigned site.
- Engage the Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long-term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.
- Perform targeted Kaizen events in partnership with the Operations teams based on the risks identified in each task (force, repetition, and awkward postures).
- Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy.
- Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.
- Review for effectiveness the deployed safety tools and revise to ensure continual improvement.
- Partner with corporate and other regional field safety personnel to leverage global safety and environmental best practices into NA network standards.
ADDITIONAL JOB ELEMENTS
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
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
- 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role
- 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certified Safety Professional preferred
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple business units across the nation
- Prior experience in a management development training program
- Track record of effectively managing a safety operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff
- Demonstrate experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility in an organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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.
COMPENSATION
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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Richmond - 149,600.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Manager to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for partnering with the site level operations team for your designated site in order to execute company WHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. By leveraging lean principles and Kaizen events, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce conditional and ergonomic risk in Amazon’s processes to ensure a safe and healthful working environment for our associates.
In this role, you must demonstrate the ability to build trust and confidence with the cross functional operations teams, and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis. To do so, you must be an effective communicator and send clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing. You will also be required to instruct and train operations leadership and site WHS professionals in company EHS policies while assisting the regional teams in incorporating our safety standards at their sites. Your experience working in safety programs and your relevant safety, environmental and ergonomic knowledge in an operations environment will be crucial. You will be responsible for developing a team of safety managers and safety professionals at your designated site. Your teams’ success will depend on your ability to create and execute leadership development plans for your larger team. You must demonstrate your ability to clearly communicate organizational direction through your team. As a senior leader in the WHS organization, you will also be responsible for judging and assessing safety talent to select appropriate bench strength for current and future business needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Act as SME of local/regional regulations and company WHS policy.
- Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable Amazon Safety Policies.
- Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies. For all deficiencies, identify a plan for the site to implement and fix all identified deficiencies.
- Ensure safety record keeping and data integrity and provides Operations with accurate reporting and metrics to support business safety initiatives.
- Deliver on-time and quality projects to Operations.
- Deep Dive safety metrics and review incident weekly and monthly incident trends to discover trends to justify the allocation of appropriate resources to areas where the safety risk is highest.
- Deep Dive trends and propose action plans to Sr. Leadership on site.
- Audit record keeping practices and Global Safety Database entries to ensure compliance to global safety standards and local regulations.
- Audit the workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure that training, auditing and scoring methods are accurate and consistent.
- Manage and mentor the Safety Managers and Safety Associates in your assigned site.
- Engage the Injury Prevention Specialists (IPS) and Site Leadership to drive long-term strategic actions to achieve incident reduction.
- Perform targeted Kaizen events in partnership with the Operations teams based on the risks identified in each task (force, repetition, and awkward postures).
- Ensure site leadership and associates are trained and knowledgeable of their responsibilities under each policy.
- Audit the quality, delivery (including qualifications of the trainer), and effectiveness of all required safety training.
- Review for effectiveness the deployed safety tools and revise to ensure continual improvement.
- Partner with corporate and other regional field safety personnel to leverage global safety and environmental best practices into NA network standards.
ADDITIONAL JOB ELEMENTS
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
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
- 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production, or service operations, or relevant experience applicable to the role
- 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in people and performance management
- Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as required to support direct reports and site needs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certified Safety Professional preferred
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple business units across the nation
- Prior experience in a management development training program
- Track record of effectively managing a safety operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff
- Demonstrate experience in developing others into higher levels of responsibility in an organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with Directors and VPs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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.
COMPENSATION
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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Richmond - 149,600.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon137
- Dennis22
- Turner Construction Company21
- McDonald's18
- Oracle18
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate206
- Consulting & Professional Services135
- Manufacturing130
- Food & Beverage117
- Technology & Software113
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EHS manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or active pursuit of certification
- Hands-on knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 regulatory standards
- 5 or more years of direct EHS management experience in an industrial or field setting
- Proficiency with incident reporting and EHS management software platforms
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and managing corrective action programs
Tips for Your EHS Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to OSHA focus areas
Generic safety resumes lose to candidates who call out specific OSHA standards they've implemented, such as 29 CFR 1910 for general industry or 1926 for construction. List the standard, the context, and the measurable outcome it produced.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ehs manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with incident rate reductions on your resume
EHS managers are evaluated on outcomes, not activities. Recruiters want to see your TRIR or DART rate before and after your tenure. Quantify the drop you achieved, the workforce size, and the time frame to make the impact concrete.
Filter openings by your strongest certifications
Postings that require a CSP, CIH, or CHMM often filter applicants early. Search for those acronyms in job listings to find roles where your credentials give you an immediate edge over candidates who are still pursuing them.
Prepare scenario answers around near-miss investigations
Interviewers in EHS nearly always ask how you've handled a near-miss or incident. Prepare a structured answer covering your root cause analysis method, the corrective actions you assigned, and how you tracked closure to prevent recurrence.
Negotiate using industry-specific benchmark data
When discussing compensation, reference Bureau of Labor Statistics data for your region and industry sector. Pairing that with your certification level and the site's hazard profile gives you a credible, defensible basis for your ask.
EHS Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ehs managers?
The companies hiring the most ehs managers right now include Amazon, Dennis, and Turner Construction Company, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Manufacturing, energy, and large construction contractors tend to drive the highest sustained demand for this role.
How many ehs manager jobs are remote?
About 8% of ehs manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the predominantly site-based nature of the role. Environmental compliance program management and corporate EHS policy positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while plant-level and field safety roles are almost always on-site.
How do you become an ehs manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational safety, engineering, or a closely related field. Build several years of hands-on safety experience in an industrial or field environment, then pursue a Certified Safety Professional credential to strengthen your candidacy for management-level roles. Employers also look for documented experience running incident investigations, managing regulatory audits, and writing safety programs from scratch.
Can you get hired as an ehs manager with little experience?
Breaking in is possible if you position entry-level safety coordinator or environmental compliance technician roles as direct stepping stones. Completing an OSHA 30-hour course, earning an associate safety professional credential, and volunteering to lead a safety committee at your current employer all demonstrate initiative. Roles at smaller manufacturers or general contractors are often more open to candidates who are still building their incident management track history.
What does the ehs manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three stages: an initial recruiter screen covering your regulatory background and certification status, a technical panel with the plant or operations leadership team where you walk through past incident investigations and audit results, and a final interview focused on culture fit and how you influence safety behavior across frontline workers. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to review a mock OSHA citation and outline your response plan.
Where can I find and apply to ehs manager jobs?
You can find and apply to ehs manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, certification level, and location preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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