Operations Manager, AMZL-Delivery Station

Amazon; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead shifts at one of our operational sites, guiding a team of Area Managers and coordinating with finance, safety and HR to meet targets.

You will develop operational plans, analyze performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and champion safety and quality as part of our drive to deliver the Amazon of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English in speaking, writing and reading.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience with operations/supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree.

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

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Operations / supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.

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

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in people management and stakeholder management
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Experience with operations/supply chain
• Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
• Experience in warehouse operations and logistics or equivalent
• Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment

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Company

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Job ID: A10456536