Sr. Operations Manager

Amazon; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 182,700; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Vacaville, CA seeks a Sr. Operations Manager to lead site-wide operations, drive budgetary and people development goals, and mentor a team of Operations and Area Managers.

You will champion Lean and process improvements, oversee safety and quality, and align performance with the business plan. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of management experience, strong staffing lifecycle expertise, and a track record of cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with staffing lifecycle: interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
• Experience in performance metrics and process improvement.
• Lean methodologies experience.

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.
• Sets and clarifies 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.

Skills

People management

Staffing lifecycle

Performance metrics

Lean methodologies

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Sr. Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Manager 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.

• 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.
• Sets and clarifies 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
• Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations
• 7+ years of direct management experience
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Experience in performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies

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 working cross functionally across several teams

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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, VACAVILLE - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually