Sr. Policy Expert, Global Food and Product Safety , SPS Internal Risk

The Global Product and Food Safety team is seeking a Senior Surveillance Testing and Governance Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of our surveillance testing program to ensure the safety and quality of our products globally. Your primary duties will include collaborating with third-party laboratories and certifiers to develop comprehensive testing protocols, managing the execution of testing procedures, and analyzing results to identify any potential safety risks or quality issues. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in establishing and managing a robust governance function to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies globally.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety risk management, with extensive experience in developing and implementing surveillance testing programs for consumer products. You should have excellent project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate activities with internal teams, third-party vendors, and regulatory agencies on a global scale. Additionally, a proven track record of creating and managing governance functions within complex organizations is essential for success in this role. Strong communication and leadership skills are also crucial, as you will be responsible for providing guidance and direction to cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in product safety and quality assurance processes.

Basic Qualifications

- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Experience working with Testing, Inspection, and Certification laboratories
- Experience running a surveillance testing program and strategy

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with Testing, Inspection, and Certification laboratories

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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