Senior Operations Leader: Strategy, Lean, People Leadership

Amazon; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 121,500 - 200,900; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Visalia, CA, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead a large operations center, balancing strategy and execution while guiding salaried and hourly teams. The role focuses on budget ownership, safety, productivity, and leadership development to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of direct management in logistics or related fields, with Lean, staffing lifecycle, and performance metrics expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of direct management experience in manufacturing, production, distribution or logistics.
• Experience with performance metrics and Lean methodologies.
• Experience staffing lifecycle: interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations.

Responsibilities

• Owns the operational budget and sets safety, productivity, and labor goals.
• Plans 3, 6, and 12 month labor and capacity outlook.
• Leads continuous improvement projects to boost productivity and cost savings.
• Partners with other leaders to secure resources and align on goals.
• Mentors and develops leaders and staff.
• Supports recruiting and promotion decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean methodologies

Performance metrics

Talent development

Hiring & staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon in Visalia, CA, seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead a large operations center, balancing strategy and execution while guiding salaried and hourly teams. The role focuses on budget ownership, safety, productivity, and leadership development to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of direct management in logistics or related fields, with Lean, staffing lifecycle, and performance metrics expertise.