Military Operations Manager, Operations
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Job Summary
This role focuses on those who have military experience interested in working in the private sector. Amazons military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon Operations.
At Amazon thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience. On a daily basis those with military backgrounds are able to apply their knowledge skills and leadership abilities in a wide variety of careers influencing change across the globe.
When we hire you at Amazon we hire for the future. With unlimited career opportunities Amazon invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged constantly learning from each other and creatively contributing to our next big idea. You will be surrounded by the best innovators of our time and we welcome you to make history with us.
For those who have military experience and a university degree or equivalent we are looking to hire you!
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. Its driven by Operations Managers who bring the team together to push excellence in safety quality and productivity across our sites. At your site youll lead other managers and create the operational plan that helps your teams meet their targets. This role is all about driving operational excellence to create the Amazon of tomorrow.
Key job responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of Area Managers
Lead operational teams on a shift deal with issues and positively impact site performance
Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
Work closely with other support teams including HR Finance Health and Safety and Security
Design and deliver initiatives across the sites to improve operational performance
A day in the life
Youll lead shifts at one of our operational sites. Youll also be the key link between a number of teams including finance safety and operations integration teams. That means youll be close to the day-to-day operations at your site but also contribute to new ways to innovate at your site.
A typical day will involve meetings with different areas of the business deep diving into performance and risk metrics for sites and looking ahead to prepare for different levels of demand. Every day will also involve mentoring and coaching your team. Youll be a source of leadership and support your team to be the best managers they can be.
About the team
Customer Fulfilment or CF is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology were always looking for ways to offer a bigger better product range delivered quickly and affordably.
The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed were known for. Were based in Fulfilment Centres which are at the heart of Amazons fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the First Mile because its where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.
Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.
This role focuses on those who have military experience interested in working in the private sector. Amazons military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon.
- Bachelors degree or Masters degree
- Experience in people and stakeholder management
- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience in transportation and supply chain
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
- Experience in warehouse operations
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word Excel Outlook) in a professional environment
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.
At Amazon thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience. On a daily basis those with military backgrounds are able to apply their knowledge skills and leadership abilities in a wide variety of careers influencing change across the globe.
When we hire you at Amazon we hire for the future. With unlimited career opportunities Amazon invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged constantly learning from each other and creatively contributing to our next big idea. You will be surrounded by the best innovators of our time and we welcome you to make history with us.
For those who have military experience and a university degree or equivalent we are looking to hire you!
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. Its driven by Operations Managers who bring the team together to push excellence in safety quality and productivity across our sites. At your site youll lead other managers and create the operational plan that helps your teams meet their targets. This role is all about driving operational excellence to create the Amazon of tomorrow.
Key job responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of Area Managers
Lead operational teams on a shift deal with issues and positively impact site performance
Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
Work closely with other support teams including HR Finance Health and Safety and Security
Design and deliver initiatives across the sites to improve operational performance
A day in the life
Youll lead shifts at one of our operational sites. Youll also be the key link between a number of teams including finance safety and operations integration teams. That means youll be close to the day-to-day operations at your site but also contribute to new ways to innovate at your site.
A typical day will involve meetings with different areas of the business deep diving into performance and risk metrics for sites and looking ahead to prepare for different levels of demand. Every day will also involve mentoring and coaching your team. Youll be a source of leadership and support your team to be the best managers they can be.
About the team
Customer Fulfilment or CF is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology were always looking for ways to offer a bigger better product range delivered quickly and affordably.
The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed were known for. Were based in Fulfilment Centres which are at the heart of Amazons fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the First Mile because its where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.
Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.
This role focuses on those who have military experience interested in working in the private sector. Amazons military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon.
- Bachelors degree or Masters degree
- Experience in people and stakeholder management
- Experience in English-language communication skills both written and verbal
- Experience in transportation and supply chain
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
- Experience in warehouse operations
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word Excel Outlook) in a professional environment
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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