Betriebsleiter / Operations Manager Logistik - Eggolsheim

Alternance Amazon; Eggolsheim; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract with Amazon

Restricted Stock Units

Relocation package

Life and disability insurance

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Family bonus

Referral services

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Job summary

Amazon SZ Franken GmbH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team of Area Managers and direct shift operations at the Eggolsheim site. You will drive performance, implement improvements, and coordinate with HR, Finance, and Safety to ensure safe, efficient fulfillment and delivery operations.

You will mentor and coach managers, design initiatives, and align site goals with broader Amazon objectives. A late or night shift is expected, with relocation support if needed.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in English, CEFR B2, and German CEFR B1.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative data to support business decisions.
• Experience in key areas of production and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Area Managers.
• Lead operational teams on a shift, address issues and improve site performance.
• Analyze shift performance against business objectives and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Health & Safety, and Security.
• Design and deliver site-wide initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

English (B2)

German (B1)

Data-driven decision making

Lean, Six Sigma

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job ID: 10594349 | Amazon SZ Franken GmbH

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfill and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. It’s driven by Operations Managers who bring the team together to push excellence in safety, quality and productivity across our sites. At your site, you’ll lead other managers and create the operational plan that helps your teams meet their targets. This role is all about driving operational excellence to create the Amazon of tomorrow.

Location: Eggolsheim

Shift: Yes (late shift or night shift)

What we offer

• A permanent contract directly with Amazon
• An attractive compensation package including Restricted Stock Units (through Amazon.com, Inc.)
• Relocation package if your home is at least 80 km from the site
• Free life and disability insurance and support with company pension plans
• Employee discounts on amazon.de as well as Amazon Extras (e.g., discounts on travel, restaurants, entertainment, electronics, home, etc.)
• Commuter benefits: Free parking or coverage of the Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass)
• Family bonus (one-time payment for parents on parental leave)
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, and care for people with special needs
• A free Employee Assistance Program (also for family members) for counseling on professional or personal matters
• Excellent development opportunities in a global company

Key job responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Area Managers
• Lead operational teams on a shift, deal with issues, and positively impact site performance
• Analyze shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
• Work closely with other support teams, including HR, Finance, Health and Safety, and Security
• Design and deliver initiatives across the sites to improve operational performance.

A day in the life

You’ll lead shifts at one of our operational sites. You’ll also be the key link between a number of teams, including finance, safety and operations integration teams. That means you’ll be close to the day-to-day operations at your site but also contribute to new ways to innovate at your site.

A typical day will involve meetings with different areas of the business, deep diving into performance and risk metrics for sites, and looking ahead to prepare for different levels of demand. Every day will also involve mentoring and coaching your team. You’ll be a source of leadership and support your team to be the best managers they can be.

About the team

Amazon couldn’t deliver at pace without the Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team. As part of ATS, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse team that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you’ll help Amazon’s transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.

We put safety first as our people are our priority. And we use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination - quickly, conveniently and sustainably.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written (CEFR B2), and in German (CEFR B1)
• Relevant experience in using quantitative and qualitative data to support business decisions
• Relevant experience in key areas of production and supply chains

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
• Experience in a similar logistical working environment
• Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment

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