Operations Manager
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Job Summary
At Amazon we pioneer.
We also treat every day just like its day one. And we never sit still while we do it.
Are you up for creating solutions and solving tomorrows problems today
Then we have the opportunity for you!
Were seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Customer Fulfillment team. Youll operate out of one of our dynamic Fulfillment Centers: these sit at the heart of Amazons world-class rapidly growing business. Theyre where we manage our fast-moving inventory; theyre also where we developed our smart industry-leading workflows.
As an Operations Manager youll deliver inspiring supportive leadership for the teams you manage. But at the same time you dont shy away from rolling up your sleeves and getting involved whenever necessary.
Youll be directly responsible for managing a team of Area Managers and their direct reports: meanwhile you will report to the Senior Operations Manager of your Fulfillment Center. The quality of your leadership is key to success in this role: youll motivate and inspire your teams to do their best work while planning schedules and activities that balance their needs with that of the business.
Another key aspect of your role will be to lead on numerous process improvement projects with the aim of streamlining all activities both for yourself and the team members you manage. The ideas innovation and leaps out of the status quo that you come up with could very well be rolled out across the Amazon network: this immense opportunity is yours for the taking.
Job Description
Your role will be pivotal in the overall management control organisation and direction of either Outbound or Inbound operational areas of your FC. Your responsibilities will include amongst others:
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards within your remit area while promoting an inspiring Health and Safety culture on-site
- Become a subject matter expert on specific larger-scale processes and activities within FCs such as 5S audits
- In your inventory control and systems environment youll manage timely data collection updating operations metrics on an hourly basis
- Therefore youll aim to achieve productivity targets reduce cost per unit eliminate errors and ensure an excellent customer experience
- Work closely with other support teams (HR Finance Facilities Safety and Security IT) on staffing plans schedules and performance levels
- Implement process change and contribute in cross-functional Six Sigma initiatives within your site and the broader Amazon EU Operations network
- Basic qualifications
- Possess a degree from an accredited institution
- Previous experience in leading large diverse teams
- You possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Youre competent in two or more production or supply chain areas with an impressive track record in a similar fast-paced logistics distribution or manufacturing environment
- You possess the ability to manage details establish and carry out root cause analysis and then extract and analyse the data you generate
- You thrive on change and are willing to relocate if necessary
- You have excellent written and spoken English
- Work shifts including weekends in an operational 7/365 environment.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Ideally degree qualified in Engineering or a Supply Chain/Logistics/ Manufacturing related discipline or MBA graduate.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous.
- What we offer Well expect you to go the extra mile but well also make sure youre well rewarded. As well as a competitive salary stock units and site performance-related pay potential we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
We also treat every day just like its day one. And we never sit still while we do it.
Are you up for creating solutions and solving tomorrows problems today
Then we have the opportunity for you!
Were seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Customer Fulfillment team. Youll operate out of one of our dynamic Fulfillment Centers: these sit at the heart of Amazons world-class rapidly growing business. Theyre where we manage our fast-moving inventory; theyre also where we developed our smart industry-leading workflows.
As an Operations Manager youll deliver inspiring supportive leadership for the teams you manage. But at the same time you dont shy away from rolling up your sleeves and getting involved whenever necessary.
Youll be directly responsible for managing a team of Area Managers and their direct reports: meanwhile you will report to the Senior Operations Manager of your Fulfillment Center. The quality of your leadership is key to success in this role: youll motivate and inspire your teams to do their best work while planning schedules and activities that balance their needs with that of the business.
Another key aspect of your role will be to lead on numerous process improvement projects with the aim of streamlining all activities both for yourself and the team members you manage. The ideas innovation and leaps out of the status quo that you come up with could very well be rolled out across the Amazon network: this immense opportunity is yours for the taking.
Job Description
Your role will be pivotal in the overall management control organisation and direction of either Outbound or Inbound operational areas of your FC. Your responsibilities will include amongst others:
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards within your remit area while promoting an inspiring Health and Safety culture on-site
- Become a subject matter expert on specific larger-scale processes and activities within FCs such as 5S audits
- In your inventory control and systems environment youll manage timely data collection updating operations metrics on an hourly basis
- Therefore youll aim to achieve productivity targets reduce cost per unit eliminate errors and ensure an excellent customer experience
- Work closely with other support teams (HR Finance Facilities Safety and Security IT) on staffing plans schedules and performance levels
- Implement process change and contribute in cross-functional Six Sigma initiatives within your site and the broader Amazon EU Operations network
- Basic qualifications
- Possess a degree from an accredited institution
- Previous experience in leading large diverse teams
- You possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Youre competent in two or more production or supply chain areas with an impressive track record in a similar fast-paced logistics distribution or manufacturing environment
- You possess the ability to manage details establish and carry out root cause analysis and then extract and analyse the data you generate
- You thrive on change and are willing to relocate if necessary
- You have excellent written and spoken English
- Work shifts including weekends in an operational 7/365 environment.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Ideally degree qualified in Engineering or a Supply Chain/Logistics/ Manufacturing related discipline or MBA graduate.
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous.
- What we offer Well expect you to go the extra mile but well also make sure youre well rewarded. As well as a competitive salary stock units and site performance-related pay potential we offer a whole host of other benefits including an employee discount. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
Required 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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