Amazon

Sr. Ergonomist, Global Ergonomics

Amazon$104K — $155K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • Experience using data and metrics for process improvement
  • Proven ability to develop and communicate program strategy to senior leadership
  • 5+ years of cross-functional collaboration with tech and non-tech teams
  • Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, or related fields with a focus on ergonomics/biomechanics

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver results on global ergonomic initiatives
  • Design and implement innovative solutions for job rotations
  • Facilitate training sessions to support operations teams
  • Analyze workflows and metrics to optimize safety programs
  • Collaborate with senior leaders on MSD risk reduction projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and employee assistance programs
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
The Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager will be part of the global ergonomics team to foster a global ergonomics partnership and support job rotations for associates across the globe. This Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager will be accountable for multiple VP and Director goals, and will need to work closely with senior leaders in the WHS as well as key partner organizations (e.g., Operations, ACES, AFT, Finance, Legal and Procurement) to ensure success. The Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager will own job rotations, partnership programs and mechanisms used by operations teams. The Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager will help own and launch Job Rotations for safety in multiple BUs across the globe. The Senior Ergonomist/Senior Program Manager also will support in establishing partnerships and work closely with senior leaders to manage MSD risk reduction projects and programs.

Key job responsibilities

You will be successful in this role if you:

1) have demonstrated project ownership that is associate safety related.

2) seek long-term innovative solutions that allow the program to scale.

3) can generate excitement and keep momentum.

4) clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing, to drive buy-in and adoption across a diverse group of stakeholders with competing priorities.

We are seeking a bar-raising candidate who will be able to:
• manage and deliver results on complex projects across multiple organizations.
• map business requirements, understand business process, study and analyse workflows.
• use a variety of ergonomic tools and methods to assess and quantify risk both pre- and post-intervention.
• develop or implement research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
• teach and facilitate training to operations and support teams.
• analyse metrics and behaviours to draw key business insights.
• close the feedback loop between Job Rotations users and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive job rotation compliance.
• operate and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• be available to travel up to 50% of the time.
• manage components of the MSD risk reduction projects through visibility across functional partners developing MSD interventions.
• use knowledge and experience in Amazon warehouse operations/industry as well as excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills, to support the Global Ergonomics Risk Programs team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of program or project management experience

- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

- 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience

- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization

- Bachelor's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with emphasis on ergonomics/biomechanics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems

- Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery

- Experience in CAD skills, including being capable of developing an integrated automation layout unassisted

- Experience working with the Staffing Command Center Tool or alternate labor management tools

- Knowledge and skill applying predetermined motion time systems including but not limited to: MTM, MOST, MODAPTS or equivalent.

- Master's degree in ergonomics, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields with a strong emphasis in physical ergonomics/occupational biomechanics.

- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) through the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE) or other International Ergonomics Association (IEA) affiliated bodies.

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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