Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
This job posting is exclusively for the Hire our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program – Cohort 3. Transitioning service members with a separation/retirement date between August 31, 2026 and February 27, 2027 are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This opportunity is available in multiple locations across the U.S. Site placement is determined by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launched Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) in March 2011 to help veterans and transitioning service members find meaningful employment through grassroots engagement, such as hiring fairs and events. In 2015, a pilot Corporate Fellowship Program launched under the Department of Defense's SkillBridge job training program, connecting experienced military leaders with management-level corporate positions. The program was incorporated under HOH in 2017 to provide transitioning service members with management training and hands-on civilian workforce experience while expanding corporate America's understanding of the veteran job market. Amazon has been a sponsor since the program's inception in 2015, and the fellowship has expanded rapidly across the U.S., now serving the military community and businesses nationwide.
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. We're seeking a dedicated Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager to join our mission of creating the world's safest work environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact associate well being while driving operational excellence.
As a WHS Manager, you'll be the site's safety champion, leading our Global WHS Program implementation. You'll combine hands-on safety management with strategic thinking to protect our most valuable asset – our people. Your role bridges the gap between safety requirements and operational success, requiring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Working closely with Operations leadership, you'll drive safety initiatives that make a real difference. You'll conduct comprehensive risk assessments, analyze safety data, and implement practical solutions that protect associates while supporting productivity. Your ability to build relationships and influence positive change will be essential as you help shape our safety culture. You'll lead safety compliance efforts, conduct thorough site audits, and analyze incident trends to target improvements where they matter most. Managing our first aid program and emergency response capabilities, you'll ensure immediate care is always available. Your analytical skills will transform safety data into actionable insights, while your leadership abilities will help engage associates in our safety mission.
Core Impact Areas:
Safety Leadership & Innovation - Transform safety culture through leadership and innovative solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in workplace safety. Leverage technology and data analytics to drive preventive safety measures that protect our associates while enhancing operational excellence. Develop leadership plans, communicate expectations, and drive initiatives to create a safe work environment. Measure performance against WHS policies, analyze metrics, and conduct site audits to address non-compliance issues.
Strategic Partnership & Influence - Build partnerships with Operations leadership to integrate safety into every aspect of our business. Use compelling data analysis and risk insights to influence positive change and drive strategic decision-making. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor who balances safety excellence with operational demands. Oversee recordkeeping, workplace organization, and WHS training programs.
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
For 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.
