Sales Manager

Havaianas Europe - an Alpargatas Brand; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to drive process standardization and continuous improvement across its EU Fulfillment Network. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration among diverse teams. You will be instrumental in defining and implementing standard operating procedures while managing key projects that optimize performance. This dynamic position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in written and spoken English (C1 level).
• Strong professional experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the subject matter expert for process paths across the EU region.
• Manage internal PE initiatives and support project implementation.
• Act as the main PE contact for central functions and support collaboration.

Kenntnisse

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Industrial Engineering

Business Process Engineering

Quality Operations

Logistics

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Degree from an accredited institution

Jobbeschreibung

Über uns

This role is based in Erfurt, Germany.

About Amazon

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To achieve this, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names globally, distributing millions of products each year to loyal customers. Amazon Operations is at the heart of our business, known for speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our facilities deliver tens of thousands of products daily across hundreds of countries. In these key roles, you'll help us exceed productivity goals and fulfill our customer promises. Our scale is expansive, and our presence continues to grow. Our goal is to offer the world's greatest selection of products and services coupled with the best customer experience.

The Role

The EU Customer Fulfillment (CF) Process Engineers team consists of operational leaders driving process standardization and continuous improvement across the EU Customer Fulfillment Network. This team captures best practices from top-performing sites, validates them as new standards, accelerates technological advancements, and enhances process knowledge among operational leaders across the fulfillment centers (FC) network. EU CF Process Experts (PE) ensure operational teams are equipped with the necessary expertise to implement technology and process improvements effectively. The team focuses on process control to minimize variation and improve input metrics by coordinating resources among various teams including Process System Engineering, ACES, Central Ops, Launch teams, Operations Engineering, and Reliability and Maintenance (RME).

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Process Path Ownership and Excellence
   Serve as the subject matter expert for process paths across the EU region, defining and implementing standard operating procedures. Lead reviews to identify and validate best practices, oversee rollout, and act as the primary contact for ACES project implementation in the EU.
2. Project Management and Optimization
   Manage internal PE initiatives such as the Top Hours project. Support site PEs and regional managers in project implementation, providing remote and onsite support for operational efforts like LEEP, PCC, and shift execution.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   Act as the main PE contact for central functions like Central Ops and RME. Support Kaikaku events, generate PE OP1 project intake, and collaborate with the global Business Management team to establish and scale process standards worldwide.

About the Team

The EU Process Excellence Team comprises Process Engineers across Europe, part of the Operations team. Our mission is to eliminate process variation across Fulfillment Centers by promoting and scaling best practices at the network level. We foster a Day 1 culture, encouraging continuous improvement and problem-solving. We view every defect as an opportunity to raise standards daily.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited institution
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (C1 level)
• Experience in Industrial Engineering, Business Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, or Logistics
• Strong professional experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in German
• Experience in multi-country or cross-regional continuous improvement environments
• Knowledge of change management and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to interpret and communicate analytics effectively to senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Motivational leadership skills

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