Senior Operations Manager: Lean Excellence & People Growth

Amazon; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager in Vacaville, CA to direct budget, people development, and site objectives.

You will lead a team of Operations and Area Managers, drive Lean improvements, and balance operational excellence with leadership development across the Fulfillment Center. The role requires 7+ years of management experience in manufacturing or distribution, with strong metrics-driven performance and strategic collaboration with HR, Finance and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years direct management experience in manufacturing, production or distribution.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of quality improvement and process optimization initiatives, including Lean methodologies, to enhance operational efficiency within their functional area and enable the FC to consistently achieve and surpass business objectives.
• Responsible for overall performance of either Inbound or Outbound operation, including safety, quality and customer experience
• Sets and clarifies requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Operations Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverages 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

Management experience

Performance metrics

Process improvement

Lean techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager in Vacaville, CA to direct budget, people development, and site objectives.

You will lead a team of Operations and Area Managers, drive Lean improvements, and balance operational excellence with leadership development across the Fulfillment Center. The role requires 7+ years of management experience in manufacturing or distribution, with strong metrics-driven performance and strategic collaboration with HR, Finance and Safety teams.