Betriebsleiter / Operations Manager Logistik (m/w/d) - Gera

Amazon Inc.; Gera; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Relocation package

Life and disability insurance

Company pension plans

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Family bonus

Childcare referrals

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team of Area Managers at our Gera site. You will steer shift-based operations, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Health & Safety, and Security to achieve site targets.

You will design and implement initiatives to improve operational excellence, mentor managers, and contribute to the Amazon of tomorrow with a focus on process improvements and people development.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in people and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in English and German (intermediate).
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience in production and supply chains.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

English language

German language (intermediate)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil 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: Gera

Shift: Yes (flexibility needed)

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
• Analyse 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.

Qualifications

• A degree
• Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management
• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and intermediate proficiency in the local language
• Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence 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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