Operations Leader: People, Safety & Efficiency

Amazon; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Accommodations for disability

Job summary

Amazon in Romulus, MI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a diverse team of salaried and hourly staff. You will drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance while delivering on-time customer orders through data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

You will mentor your team, manage large-scale projects, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, and HR to meet business objectives. The role requires flexibility, lifting up to 49 pounds, and standing for long shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your salaried and hourly workforce
• Lead large-scope projects with site and regional impact
• Build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance
• 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

People management

Data-driven decisions

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon in Romulus, MI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a diverse team of salaried and hourly staff. You will drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance while delivering on-time customer orders through data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

You will mentor your team, manage large-scale projects, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, and HR to meet business objectives. The role requires flexibility, lifting up to 49 pounds, and standing for long shifts.