Sr Operations Manager

Amazon Jobs; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager in Waldorf, MD to lead site operations, budget, and people development.

You will coach a team of Operations and Area Managers, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety, quality, and customer experience across Inbound or Outbound flows. The role requires 7+ years of management in logistics or distribution, strong analytics, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
• 7+ years of direct management experience in logistics/fulfillment.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience with Lean initiatives and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drives quality initiatives and Lean initiatives to meet the business plan.
• Responsible for safety, quality, performance and customer experience for Inbound/Outbound operations.
• Set and clarify requirements for Operations and Area Managers; measure performance and coach teams.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers to secure resources for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Performance metrics

People development

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers 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)- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
• 7+ years of 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 in performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
• Experience with 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- Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred
• Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation

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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, including

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 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, MD, Waldorf - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually