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Operations Manager

Wallingford, CT, USA

431 Days ago

Job Description


Our WW Operations network delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day. We are looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want to join our team as an Operations Manager. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly talent. You will be responsible for engaging your team during their shifts to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. To achieve this, managers are expected to provide their team with the tools needed for success while driving improvements in productivity and efficiency through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving. You will also play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.

Our Operation's workflow has three major components:

First mile - where the product is housed and ready for order; Middle mile - where the order is hauled to your area; and Last mile - when the product is delivered to the customer's door. Please note that all workflows have slight building variations, but one thing is constant: our vision and dedication to the customer.

Key Responsibilities and Job Elements:

- Support,

mentor, and motivate your salaried and hourly workforce

Lead

large-scope projects with site and regional impact

Build and

execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining

productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load

balance

Manage

safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises

Collaborate

with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention,

Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business

objectives

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 and can be loud

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)

Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing various opportunities for your professional growth. We hire Operations Managers based on location preference and the business? current openings.

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of employee and performance management experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience

Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees

Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvements through: Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.

Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills

Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills

Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.

Experience in: military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution environments.

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.

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.

Key Skills Required

Customer ServiceManufacturingLogisticsAssuranceCommunicationDedicationElectronicsFocusedInclusiveInstrumentationInterpersonal SkillsKaizenLoss PreventionManagementOnboardingOrientationPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementProductivityProfessional GrowthQuality AssuranceSix SigmaSupply ChainSupport TeamsWorkflow

Job Overview


Job Function: Administrative / Back Office

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 3 - 4 yrs

Contact Information


Company about us:

Amazon.com, Inc. is a global technology and e-commerce company that has revolutionized the way people shop and consume products and services. Founded in 1994, Amazon has grown to become one of the largest and most influential companies in the world, with a market capitalization of over $1 trillion.

At Amazon, we...

Company Name: Amazon

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://www.amazon.com

Headquarter: Seattle, Washington, USA 98109

Industry: IT/Computers - Software & Software Services

Company Size: 10000+ Employees

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