Sr. Operations Manager, DEN5
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 135000 - 182700
Posted on:
17-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application deadline: Oct 28 2025
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)
- A completed Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or 2 years of Amazon experience.
- 7 years direct management experience including a salaried workforce in a manufacturing production or distribution environment
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with the full staffing lifecycle including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminations
- Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays
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 please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base pay range for this position is listed below. Hourly pay ranges include the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select.
Colorado $135000 - $182700 annually / hourly
For salaried roles 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 hourly roles as a total compensation company you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at Experience:
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)
- A completed Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or 2 years of Amazon experience.
- 7 years direct management experience including a salaried workforce in a manufacturing production or distribution environment
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with the full staffing lifecycle including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminations
- Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays
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 please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base pay range for this position is listed below. Hourly pay ranges include the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select.
Colorado $135000 - $182700 annually / hourly
For salaried roles 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 hourly roles as a total compensation company you are eligible for additional earnings including overtime pay and performance bonuses. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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