Site Process Engineer

At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright driven and diverse leaders. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

Amazon is seeking leaders to work with the Central Operations Process Engineering (PE) team. The PE team is a globally diverse group of operational leaders driving process stabilization standardization and continuous improvement for the Global Customer Fulfillment (GCF) Network. This team is essential to establish and execute benchmark operating standards accelerate implementation of technology advancements and to strengthen process knowledge for the operational leaders across the FC network. As we continue to rapidly grow our FC footprint and infuse the organization with new talent we need to ensure the operations teams are equipped with the needed process knowledge established standards and benchmark practices for great process control. The team will utilize tools to understand process control and establish process understanding with the outcome of minimizing variation between shifts buildings and regions by driving standard operating procedures to deliver strong performance. The team will also work closely with ACES leadership to define teach and translate standard work across the GCF Network.

Key job responsibilities
As a Process Engineer you will have the opportunity to join a diverse team of leaders with the objectives to pursue variation reduction optimize standard work to reduce cost and build mechanisms to drive compliance toward the standards. You will be responsible for the prioritization of efforts within the buildings region and super region to reduce variation from the standards and ultimately improve process control and performance. This role requires the ability to insist on the highest standards for process execution interpret data and lead through influence to deliver meaningful results translating to tangible productivity and efficiency gains across the super region. Some of the positions key responsibilities include:
- Evaluate performance objectives and metrics across the site and super region to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and largest gaps to benchmark performance supporting prioritization efforts for improvement opportunities
- Audit teach and drive execution to the benchmark standards while acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement and process execution in the super region
- Develop and implement detailed standard operating procedures to support daily operations within established process control limits for each fulfillment process
- Partner with operational leaders within the FCs to execute implementation of established standard work and process improvements driving stabilization and standardization across the super region
- Play a critical role in training operational leaders in the FCs as it relates to knowledge gaps within the super region to support reduction of variation in process standards
- Partner with support teams for reviewing critical inputs new training best practice sharing and documentation to drive benchmark performance
- Execute measure and support communication of variation reduction impacts in partnership with the site leaders responsible for day to day operations
- Work with cross-functional teams such as Engineering AFT Learning and Talent Development and ACES to deliver and deploy network wide initiatives
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to FCs across the designated super region. There may be travel outside the established super region for specialized trainings or continuous improvement efforts.
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts

If you have concerns related to the increased travel time please speak to your leader or manager; we are happy to discuss. As we begin a new year we are confident that this structure will continue to drive our customer obsession in supporting our leaders and buildings.


- 2 years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays

- 3 years of performance metrics process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Travel up to 50% of the time
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management operations engineering analytics or related field

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 Companys 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 CA Fresno - 91000.00 - 136500.00 USD annually