Operations Manager Packaging ROW Packaging Programs

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to drive critical packaging projects focused on sustainability. The ideal candidate will lead the execution of the packaging roadmap, optimize packing productivity, and collaborate with global teams to enhance packaging performance. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of experience in performance management and process improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact the company's sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of employee and performance management experience.
• 3 years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the packaging roadmap for the region.
• Be the technical expert on packing productivity and box suite optimization.
• Collaborate with worldwide teams to implement best practices.

Skills

Performance metrics

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation, logistics

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in driving significant packaging waste reduction projects for Amazon and making a difference in the world of sustainability? We are looking for an experienced, driven, analytical, and creative Senior Operations Manager to drive e‑commerce packaging projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in an emerging business at Amazon. The role will be responsible for driving packaging projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and leveraging best practices from other geographies across RoW (GCC LATAM IN/JP). The leader will be a natural self‑starter who is comfortable supporting both daily execution activities and large complex cross‑functional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the packaging roadmap for the region.
• Be the technical expert on packing productivity, box suite optimization, and packaging material specifications and standards.
• Collaborate effectively with worldwide teams to identify share and implement best practices that improve packaging performance.
• Coordinate and communicate packaging improvements and progress updates to key stakeholders.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation, logistics.
• 3 years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills to drive consensus across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Proven record of driving projects and strategic initiatives to completion.

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