Sr. Operations Manager

Amazon; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager who will oversee budgetary and operational objectives in a Fulfillment Center. The role includes managing a team, ensuring performance metrics are met, and fostering employee development. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience and a drive for efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct management experience in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques.
• Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and process change initiatives in functional areas.
• Manage safety, quality, and performance of inbound or outbound operations.
• Set expectations and measure performance of Operations and Area Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field

MBA

Job description

Job ID: 2964845 | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

Responsibilities:
• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.

Additional Job Elements:
• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
• Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
• Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques.
• Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred
• Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation

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