Job Description
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, you’ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity. nnnKey job responsibilitiesnnCreate, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing nnAnalyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level nnOversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility nnAnalyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence nnWork collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices nnnnA day in the lifennYou’ll be based at one of our operational sites, which allows you to give practical guidance to your team and get a clear vision of what’s happening at your site. This involves collecting data and solving problems in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also have a chance to create an operational plan to make the site more productive and efficient. That will involve setting up new projects that improve everything from operational processes to equipment maintenance. After safety, the most important part of the role is leading your team and managing their performance and development, including organising additional training. nnnAbout the teamnnOur Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically minded team, made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders, who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology – some of which only exists at Amazon.nnnFrom installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the general maintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazon’s technical side. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant, so everyone is safe, and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.nnnEverything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazon’s crucial operations sites, so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something, we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or innovative tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.nnBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineeringnn- Relevant experience in people managementnn- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadershipnn- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisionsnn- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local languagennPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniquesnn- Experience working in another logistics environmentnn- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environmentnnnAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.nnnAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.nnnOur 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.
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