Process Engineer / Prozessingenieur / Betriebsingenieur - Oelde (m / w / d)

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This role is based in Oelde, Germany. Amazon is seeking Site Process Engineers to work in the EU Process Engineering (EU PE) team. The Site Process Engineer is an onsite position. The EU PE team is a group of operational leaders driving process stabilization, standardization, and continuous improvement for the EU Customer Fulfilment Network. This team is essential to establish best-in-class process performance across all different direct and indirect processes, accelerate implementation of technological advancements, and strengthen the technical acumen and process knowledge for the operational leaders across the Fulfillment Center (FC) network.

EU PE ensures the operations teams are equipped with the functional expertise to successfully deliver expected gains for technology advances and network-wide process improvements. The team drives process control and shifts mean performance to minimize variation between shifts, buildings, and regions, to deliver strong performance. They work closely with Process System Engineering (PSE), ACES PM, Central Ops, launch teams, operations engineering, and RME teams to improve input metrics for each process path by prioritizing and channeling resources.

The Site Process Engineer collaborates with the FC Senior Leadership Team and maintains high collaboration with EU PE functions. This role is responsible for deploying initiatives, building networks and relationships within the FC, and driving compliance with initiatives within an assigned timeline. The engineer initiates and implements EU-wide improvement activities, demonstrating ownership, understanding initiatives in detail, and influencing outcomes to achieve tangible productivity and efficiency gains in the FC.

Key job responsibilities include:

1. Working on Back to Basics (B2B) initiatives by identifying top opportunities in the FC compared to other EU FCs, focusing on the bottom 50% processes, and implementing improvement action plans in collaboration with local Operations Management.
2. Overseeing the FC improvement program, focusing on priority areas aligned with FC Senior Leadership, analyzing process performance, and converting insights into actionable plans.
3. Reviewing open Action Plans weekly, engaging stakeholders to complete actions and meet targets.
4. Collaborating with central PE functions and regional Site PEs to clarify process-related doubts and leverage expertise.
5. Driving network best practice implementation and sharing innovations across EU FCs.
6. Supporting the deployment of all EU network initiatives, ensuring timely execution and compliance.
7. Partnering with FC Ops through daily Gemba walks, organizing weekly meetings, and building strong relationships with FC leadership.
8. Supporting or leading EU Projects, especially those expanding scope across multiple FCs.
9. Participating in site management operations as needed, especially in Q4.
10. Traveling domestically and regionally as required (estimated 0-10%).

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited institution, proficiency in English and German (C1 level), and experience in operations as an Area Manager or similar. Preferred qualifications involve expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, change management, and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and motivational abilities are essential.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and privacy. Support for workplace accommodations is available upon request.