Site Operations Leader, OMHS

Amazon.co; Tennessee; On-site; USD 108,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is seeking a Site Operations Leader for the OneMHS Installation & Deployment team to coordinate large-scale MHE installation projects on active construction sites. You will own the project schedule and coordinate on-site teams to move systems from receipt to commissioning.

This field-based role requires driving procurement workflows, logistics, and budgets for projects from $50M to $100M+. You will work with mechanical, electrical, controls, and commissioning teams and external

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly managing multiple large projects.
• 5+ years of Reliability Program Manager experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience.
• 2+ years of commercial CO2 refrigeration applications experience.
• 3+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience.
• 3+ years of leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go-live phases experience.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Refrigeration Trade School certificate
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Own the on-site project schedule and coordinate all on-site project teams, sub-team leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex MHE systems from equipment receipt through commissioning.
• Manage procurement workflows, equipment logistics, and budget administration for MHE installation projects ranging from $50M to $100M+ in scope.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, commissioning teams and external MHE vendors as the single-threaded owner for site-level coordination.
• Proactively identify schedule risks, resolve inter-team dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in MHE deployment at scale.

Skills

Project management

Reliability program management

MS Office Suite

Maintenance engineering

CO2 refrigeration

MHE / automation

Cross-functional leadership

Flexible schedule

Electrical/Mechanical Eng background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Refrigeration Trade School certificate

Tools

Coupa procurement

Job description

As a Site Operations Leader within the OneMHS Installation & Deployment (I&D) team, you will serve as the central engineering coordinator for large-scale material handling equipment (MHE) installation projects in greenfield and brownfield Amazon fulfillment environments. You will work directly alongside installation teams on active construction sites, owning the project schedule and coordinating all on-site project teams, sub-team leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex MHE systems from equipment receipt through commissioning.

Your responsibilities include independently managing the project schedule, procurement workflows, equipment logistics, and budget administration for MHE installation projects ranging from $50M to $100M+ in scope. Working directly with mechanical installation leads, electrical installation leads, controls engineers, commissioning teams, and external MHE vendors, you will be the single-threaded owner for site-level coordination — ensuring all teams are aligned, resources are sequenced correctly, and the project stays on track.

This is a field-based engineering role embedded within active construction sites. You will operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you proactively identify schedule risks, resolve inter-team dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in how Amazon deploys MHE systems at scale.

A day in the life

A typical day for a Site Operations Leader begins with the daily site coordination meeting, aligning mechanical, electrical, and controls teams on priorities and resolving any sequencing conflicts.

From there, you’re walking the active construction site - verifying material staging, checking that equipment deliveries match the schedule, and troubleshooting any gaps holding up installation crews.

Mid-day often involves vendor schedule reviews, Coupa procurement actions, and updating the project schedule with progress from each sub-team.

You close out by flagging risks in the DBR, coordinating nextday material needs, and ensuring every team has what they need to stay on track.

About the team

OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems) is Amazon's in-house program for designing, procuring, and installing material handling equipment across its fulfillment network. Rather than relying solely on external integrators, OneMHS brings the full lifecycle of MHE deployment under Amazon's direct control - from final engineering and equipment procurement through mechanical and electrical installation, controls integration, and commissioning. The program supports both greenfield builds and brownfield retrofits, deploying conveyor systems, sorters, induction systems, and robotic work cells at scale. OneMHS enables Amazon to deliver faster, more cost-effective installations while maintaining higher quality and safety standards.

Team is able to hire anywhere in the USA.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
• 5+ years of Reliability Program Manager experience
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
• 2+ years of commercial CO2 refrigeration applications experience
• 5+ years of directly managing and being responsible for multiple large projects experience
• 3+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience, or experience in reliability/maintenance environments
• 3+ years of leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go-live phases experience
• Refrigeration Trade School certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• Master's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration, or Master's degree or above in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
• Experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks, and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites
• Experience with performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, or quality
• Experience in Amazon RME (Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering), fulfillment operations, or automation deployment environments

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

USA, CA, San Diego - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually

USA, MO, Saint Louis - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 107,600.00 - 145,600.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.