
Sr. Operations Manager, OSC9 - 1DC
Required skills
- salaried workforce
- performance metrics
- process improvement
- Lean techniques
- performance management
- promotions
- termination
- flexible hours
- overnight
- weekends
Nice to have
- contingent workforce
- peak seasons
- changing priorities
- stressful situations
- career development
- multiple FCs
Role summary
This role is for a Sr. Operations Manager responsible for all budgetary, people development, and operational objectives within a fulfillment center. The manager will lead a team of Operations and Area Managers, focusing on coaching, mentoring, and building leadership bench strength. Key responsibilities include driving quality and process improvement initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, performance, and customer experience, and holding managers accountable for their departments' performance. The role also involves collaborating with support staff and implementing best practices across departments and the network. Physical requirements include lifting up to 49 pounds and significant walking and standing.
Responsibilities:
• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.
Additional Job Elements:
• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
• Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation) Basic Qualifications: - Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years Amazon experience. • 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment. • Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques. • Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination. Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred • Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons • Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations • Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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.
USA, SC, SPARTANBURG - 121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually
Sample Amazon interview questions
- 1
Explain how you would use data analysis to identify areas of improvement within a warehouse environment.
metrics analyticsmedium - 2
What strategies would you employ to maintain workplace safety standards among warehouse associates?
strategymedium - 3
How would you determine the most effective delivery routes for drivers, considering factors like traffic, weather, and package volume?
case studyhard - 4
Discuss your approach to maintaining quality control throughout the fulfillment process, from order placement to delivery.
strategymedium - 5
How would you go about training and onboarding new employees to efficiently perform their roles within a fast-paced warehouse setting?
executionmedium
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