Senior Process Engineer, Innovation, Engineering & Sustainability, Innovation, Engineering & Su[...]

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Yard Program Manager to oversee the launch and optimization of Sort Centers across Europe. The role requires strong operational skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead project teams. Candidates should have a background in engineering and experience with automated systems. This position involves significant travel across EMEA and offers the chance to contribute to Amazon's growth and infrastructure expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and engineering design projects.
• Experience with automated material handling and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results in ambiguous environments concerning SC Yard operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Job Opportunity: Yard Program Manager - Europe

We are hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Germany, UK, Spain, Italy, and France.

Are you interested in launching the next generation of Amazon Sort Centers (SCs) in Europe? Do you want to be part of Amazon’s growth and infrastructure expansion? Are you a Subject Matter Expert in SC Yard design? If you’re concerned about qualifications, our Global Engineering Services Team provides full training and support to help you succeed.

The Middle Mile Engineering Programs team seeks an experienced Amazon Yard Operator or Yard Program Manager to support the expansion of Sort Centers in Europe. This role involves end-to-end delivery of new SC launches or optimization of existing SCs, driving improvements to meet network capacity benchmarks. You will work with Site Leads, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Design Engineers, and other stakeholders, requiring strong knowledge of Yard operations, confidence, professionalism, and social skills to build credibility.

This position involves up to 50% travel across EMEA, working in multiple countries including Germany (Berlin), UK (London), Italy (Milan), Spain (Madrid or Barcelona), and France (Paris).

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver results in ambiguous environments concerning SC Yard operations.
2. Support Yard-related simulations to determine infrastructure requirements.
3. Lead and motivate project teams through interpersonal skills.
4. Build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
5. Make decisions proactively under pressure.
6. Identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements.
7. Manage and report on weekly project metrics and lead high-profile meetings.
8. Adapt to changing circumstances and learn continuously.
9. Possess operational skills related to Fulfillment or Sort Centers, especially Yard and TOM.

A Typical Day

Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize building designs, modules, and processes, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience. Focus on operational excellence and frugal solutions for future buildings, retrofits, and expansions.

About the Team

Our mission is to improve Yard designs cost-effectively, emphasizing safety, sustainability, quality, and productivity through continuous improvement and innovation. As part of Amazon Transportation Service (ATS), we support Amazon’s logistics using air, sea, and road transport, data-driven decisions, and innovative solutions—all while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field with proven experience.
• Experience with automated material handling, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing systems.
• Experience with process design based on Lean principles.
• Experience managing engineering design projects and capital projects.
• Knowledge of system architecture, analysis, and decision-making tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field, 2-5 years of operations experience.
• Languages such as French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, or Zulu are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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