TOM Area Manager

Amazon; Gernsheim; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon VZ Suedhessen GmbH in Germany is seeking a Yard Area Manager to lead yard operations, coordinating with Dock, Receive and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and smooth truck flow. You will drive continuous process improvements, mentor staff, and use data to mitigate CX risks while maintaining high safety and performance standards across the site.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to influence change at local and global levels, with occasional weekend shifts

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Experience managing people.
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Fluent in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Partner with Site leadership to improve On-time Performance of trucks in and out of yards, Safety and Customer Experience metrics.
• Channelize communication between multiple stakeholders to streamline flow of trucks in the yard to ensure on-time arrival and departure of trucks.
• Accountable to report yard performance to the local site leadership, identify root causes for structural issues and drive resolution with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and implementation of Lean tools.
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs; while measuring and identifying activities performed.
• Ability to work some weekend shifts as needed (this team provides tactical support to Amazon’s fulfilment network 7 days/week).

Kenntnisse

People management

Data-driven decisions

English and German fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Jobbeschreibung

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers. The EU Transportation Operations Management team is seeking Area Managers to work in our Amazon EU sites and manage operations in our yards. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, we might be your perfect match. We don’t like to sit still, which is why we always treat every day like its day one. It’s that kind of spirit that drives our success now and in the future. And you could be part of it.

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers. The EU Transportation Operations Management team is seeking Area Managers to work in our Amazon EU sites and manage operations in our yards. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, we might be your perfect match. We don’t like to sit still, which is why we always treat every day like its day one. It’s that kind of spirit that drives our success now and in the future. And you could be part of it. The Yard Area Manager is responsible for managing yard operations in coordination with Dock, Receive and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and mitigate CX impact risks. An ideal candidate has a background in transportation operations and has excellent program management skills. He/she has the ability to lead and mentor people; analyse data and make sound recommendations in an often ambiguous environment. One of the main responsibilities in this role is to standardize and improve processes; while analysing and eliminating root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence change at a local (facility) and global level.

Key job responsibilities

• Partner with Site leadership to improve On-time Performance of trucks in and out of yards, Safety and Customer Experience metrics
• Channelize communication between multiple stakeholders to streamline flow of trucks in the yard to ensure on-time arrival and departure of trucks
• Accountable to report yard performance to the local site leadership, identify root causes for structural issues and drive resolution with multiple stakeholders
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and implementation of Lean tools
• Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs; while measuring and identifying activities performed.
• Ability to work some weekend shifts as needed (this team provides tactical support to Amazon’s fulfilment network 7 days/week).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• Experience managing people
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English and German

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
• Experience in a logistics/operations environment
• Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment

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Company

Amazon VZ Suedhessen GmbH

Job ID: A10544327