Area Manager II — Ops Leader, Growth & Safety

Amazon Inc.; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Gardner, KS is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance on shift. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery promises and customer expectations, while facilitating training and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include 2+ years of people management, a bachelor's degree or equivalent (or 2+ years Amazon experience), and the ability to work a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma).
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean / Six Sigma

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Engineering / Operations

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Gardner, KS is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance on shift. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery promises and customer expectations, while facilitating training and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include 2+ years of people management, a bachelor's degree or equivalent (or 2+ years Amazon experience), and the ability to work a