Site Leader, SSD

Amazon Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon seeks a Site Leader in Phoenix to drive budgetary, people development and operations objectives at the Fulfillment Center. You will lead a team of Operations and Area Managers, coach leaders, and ensure safety, quality and performance to meet business goals.

Responsibilities include implementing lean initiatives, setting clear expectations, and partnering with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and IT to secure resources for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience
• 3+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• Experience with full lifecycle staffing (interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations)
• Experience leading operations teams and driving safety, quality and customer experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Operations and Area Managers to meet performance objectives
• Drive quality initiatives, process changes and Lean initiatives to meet the FC business plan
• Set and clarify requirements for Operations and Area Managers; measure performance and accountability
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and IT to secure resources for projects and initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Lean / continuous improvement

Performance metrics

Staffing / HR lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Our Site Leaders are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Site Leader is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site.. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

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.

Additional Job Elements:

• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
• Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 5+ years of direct management experience
• 3+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• Experience with the full lifecycle of staffing, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience leading large contingent workforce programs
• Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
• Experience developing or delivering training programs across multiple sites or regions

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, AZ, Phoenix - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually