Operations Manager, Amazon Logistics

Amazon; Valkenswaard; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Operations in the Netherlands is seeking an Ops Manager to lead a high-velocity delivery site. You will oversee 24/7 order flow, DSP relationships, and a team of managers and associates, ensuring safety, performance, and on-time delivery.

Leadership in a fast-paced environment, with responsibility for talent development, metrics reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, IT, and HR. This role requires flexible hours and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 3+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing an environment concerning the delivery of Amazon orders direct to our customers, subject to ever rising volume and complexity, operating on a 24/7 basis.
• Managing day-to-day relationships with multiple Delivery Service Providers (DSPs).
• Driving operational goals and metrics for your Delivery Station. Communicating the vision to your team.
• Presenting operational metrics regularly to the senior leadership team.
• Problem-solves for closing gaps between performance and goals.
• Hires and develops top talent. Creates and implements a talent plan for the site including talent acquisition, performance and career management, learning and development, succession planning, and employee engagement.

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

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 millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

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 millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

Amazon Operations

Operations is at the heart of Amazon business. We are known for our speed, accuracy and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. In these key roles, you’ll come in to help us exceed productivity goals and deliver against our customer promises. Our scale is expansive and our presence is growing. Our goal is simple: to offer the world’s greatest selection of products and services with the world’s best customer experience.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing an environment concerning the delivery of Amazon orders direct to our customers, subject to ever rising volume and complexity, operating on a 24/7 basis
• Managing day-to-day relationships with multiple Delivery Service Providers (DSPs)
• Driving operational goals and metrics for your Delivery Station. Communicating the vision to your team
• Presenting operational metrics regularly to the senior leadership team
• Problem-solves for closing gaps between performance and goals
• Hires and develops top talent. Creates and implements a talent plan for the site including talent acquisition, performance and career management, learning and development, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Works with key business partners such as Transport & Sortation, DSP Management, Finance, Loss Prevention, IT, HR, ACES and Engineering

A day in the life

The Ops Manager, leads an operation for +30k packages. Manages On-The-Road execution encompassing to Delivery Service Partners, and Drivers on route and develops strategies to streamline these operations. Leads a team of 7 managers and +100 Associates, being the owner of solving complex problems and making key decisions and escalations on behalf of their team. Fosters a Culture of Safety. Responsible for protecting service levels monitoring and improving drivers and associates performance. Assembles the right team, assigns the tracking strategy, and controls the operation to ensure timely and successful Last Mile delivery.

About The Team

Responsible for goals in an area where the strategy may not yet be defined. Establishes workflows, SLAs, and operational excellence mechanisms at the site. Sets the standard for effective Delivery Station management and is well versed in industry practices and technologies. Has a deep understanding of the business priorities and customer needs, and can proficiently translate those needs into the right solutions. Brings Operations perspective to decision making with strong business acumen (understands contribution to the business and partners with finance for cost-benefit analyses). Broad experience across functional and technical areas, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 3+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• 6+ years of people management, or 6+ years of management experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

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Company

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Job ID: A10443048