Area Manager, Fulfilment Center

Description

Amazon strives to consistently delight customers by efficiently delivering products all over the world. Our teams possess a wide range of skills and expertise, from business analysis and inventory management to engineering. With so many Fulfilment Centers (FC) and Delivery Stations worldwide, Amazon is growing at a pace that requires the very best talent to help us continue to make history.

About the role and responsibilities

We're seeking an Area Manager to join our dynamic Fulfillment Center/Sort Center/Delivery stations. Your main responsibilities include managing one of the main teams in your FC-receive, stow, pick, pack or ship-and overseeing a team of approximately 80 to 120 associates, ensuring all workflows run smoothly and customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguard your team's safety by promoting Amazon's Health and Safety standards.
• Lead cross functional teams tasked with solving operational problems.
• Uphold Amazon's high standards of process quality.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Strive to improve and streamline processes.
• Become a subject matter expert on larger FC processes and activities.
• Actively share and promote best practices with your colleagues and network.

Additional responsibilities

1. Provide training and integration for your team, ensuring continuous professional development.
2. Drive performance and KPI attainment through sound judgement and realistic target setting.
3. Maintain motivation, engagement, and performance across the team.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Degree in logistics, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong team player who thrives working with others.
• Natural at motivating others around you.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical capabilities, including Dive Deep analysis.
• Quick thinker able to act decisively in a fast paced environment.
• Willing and able to work flexible schedules and shifts, committing the required time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to motivate others in a deadline driven environment.
• Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma.

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