Operations Manager , Operations Manager

Amazon; Northampton; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amazon is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a team of Area Managers at one of our sites in Northampton. You will drive the operational plan, monitor performance metrics, coach managers, and collaborate with HR, Finance and Safety teams to meet targets and deliver excellence.

With a focus on safety, quality and productivity, you will design initiatives across sites to enhance operational performance and prepared to adapt to changing demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean techniques preferred.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Outils

Six Sigma

Description du poste

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.

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 for your team to be the best managers they can be.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques, or experience in similar environments

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