Fulfillment Center Site Leader - Lean Ops & People Growth

Amazon; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon in Melville, NY is seeking a Site Leader to drive budgetary, people development and operational objectives at the Fulfillment Center. You will lead and coach a team of Operations and Area Managers, ensure safety and quality, and partner with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and IT to secure resources for projects.

The role requires 7+ years of management experience in manufacturing or distribution, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and strong Lean/process-improvement background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent 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.

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.

Skills

Lean techniques

Performance metrics

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Job description

Amazon in Melville, NY is seeking a Site Leader to drive budgetary, people development and operational objectives at the Fulfillment Center. You will lead and coach a team of Operations and Area Managers, ensure safety and quality, and partner with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and IT to secure resources for projects.

The role requires 7+ years of management experience in manufacturing or distribution, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and strong Lean/process-improvement background.