Area Operations Manager: Lead a High-Impact Team

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

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Aurora, CO is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates, uphold safety, quality, attendance and performance, and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, HR to meet objectives. This role requires 2+ years of people management, flexible shifts including weekends/nights/holidays, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 6+ years military experience or 2+ years Amazon

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• A Bachelor's degree or International Equivalent, OR 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience, OR 6+ years of Military Experience.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean process, 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.
• Industry experience in: retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with all support teams including 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
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or International Equivalent

Job description

Amazon Inc. in Aurora, CO is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates, uphold safety, quality, attendance and performance, and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

You will mentor staff and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, HR to meet objectives. This role requires 2+ years of people management, flexible shifts including weekends/nights/holidays, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 6+ years military experience or 2+ years Amazon