Senior Station Manager

Amazon Inc.; Akron (OH); 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.com Services LLC in Ohio seeks a Sr. Station Leader to own budgetary, people development and 24/7 delivery-station operations across Akron, Bedford, Brooklyn, Cleveland, North Jackson, and Solon.

You will lead a team of Operations, Area and Shift Managers, coach staff, drive safety and quality, and partner with DSPs and other business functions to meet the business plan. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of management experience in logistics, with strong analytics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of direct management experience in logistics or distribution.
• Proven track record of delivering performance and financial results under pressure.
• Experience with metrics, process improvement and lean methods.
• Experience staffing lifecycle: interviewing, hiring, and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven problem solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, quality, performance, and people development for all DS operations.
• Drive vision for the station and implement quality and lean initiatives.
• Identify gaps between performance and goals and take corrective action.
• Set expectations for managers and measure performance across departments.
• Manage relationships with DSPs and coordinate 24/7 delivery operations.
• Present operational metrics to senior leadership regularly.
• Hire and develop talent; implement a comprehensive talent plan.
• Foster culture and engagement across the DS team.
• Collaborate with Transport, Finance, HR, IT and Engineering to secure resources.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Lean principles

Performance metrics

People development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (logistics/operations)

MBA preferred

Job description

Description

Candidates must be open to any of the following Ohio locations: Akron, Bedford, Brooklyn, Cleveland, North Jackson, Solon, Warren

Description

Candidates must be open to any of the following Ohio locations: Akron, Bedford, Brooklyn, Cleveland, North Jackson, Solon, Warren

AMZL Sr. Station Leaders are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives for an Amazon Logistics Delivery Station (DS). Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations, Area and Shift Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the DS.

Key job responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall safety, quality, performance, customer experience and people development for all delivery station operations
• Drives vision for station team and creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the DS to meet and exceed business plan
• Problem-solves for closing gaps between performance and goals
• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations, Area and Shift Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments
• Manages an environment concerning the delivery of Amazon orders direct to our customers, subject to ever rising volume and complexity, operating on a 24/7 basis
• Manages day-to-day relationships with multiple Delivery Service Providers (DSPs)
• Presents operational metrics regularly to the senior leadership team
• Hires and develops top talent. Creates and implements a talent plan for the site including talent acquisition, performance and career management, learning and development, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Leverages the Operations, Area and Shift Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area
• Cultivates strong culture and engagement throughout all levels of the delivery station team
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Works with key business partners such as Transport & Sortation, DSP Management, Finance, Loss Prevention, IT, HR, ACES and Engineering 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 7+ years’ direct management experience, including a salaried, hourly and agency workforce, in a logistics, fulfillment, last-mile manufacturing, engineering, production or distribution environment
• Demonstrated track record of delivering performance and financial based results in high pressure environments
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and lean techniques
• Experience with the full lifecycle staffing, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations
• Strong analytical capability; track record of digging into data and finding solutions for a variety of operational problems
• Excellent communication skills (including local language and English, written and verbal)
• Experience managing third party resources on a regional/national scale
• Experience managing contingent workforce in a business with peak seasons
• Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred
• Experience in a startup environment
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Interest in long-term career development

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OH, Akron - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, OH, Bedford - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, OH, Brooklyn - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, OH, Cleveland - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, OH, North Jackson - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

USA, OH, Solon - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10580946