
Sr. Operations Manager
Required skills
- budgetary objectives
- people development
- operations objectives
- salaried workforce
- staffing lifecycle
- performance management
- promotions
- termination
- performance metrics
- process improvement
Nice to have
- long-term career development
- multiple FCs
- contingent workforce
- peak seasons
- changing priorities
- stressful situations
Role summary
We are seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee all budgetary, people development, and operational objectives within a fulfillment center. This role involves managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, focusing on coaching, mentoring, and building leadership bench strength. The Senior Operations Manager will drive quality and process improvement initiatives, ensure safety, quality, and customer experience targets are met, and hold managers accountable for their departments' performance. Collaboration with support staff like HR, Finance, and IT is crucial for project success. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of direct management experience in a manufacturing, production, or distribution environment, with prior experience in the full staffing lifecycle and performance metrics.
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: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
- Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination.
- Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,900/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.
Sample Amazon interview questions
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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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