Technical Area Manager, reCycle Reverse Logistics

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing reuse and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment through reuse repair and recycling. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides services to other Amazon companies. We specialize in the handling of valuable electronic equipment that was originally used in data centers. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is looking for a Technical Area Manager for its Reverse Logistics operation based in Florence KY. Our mission is to manage and scale information technology asset disposition (ITAD) services for used electronics and electronic equipment (UEEE) through secure and environmentally sustainable practices supporting asset recovery reuse recycling and other circular economy initiatives.

This is a manager role that will lead a team performing decommissioning services of Data Center Hardware in a high-volume industrial environment. The team receives parts performs sanitization procedures maintains inventory and performs visual inspections as needed following all data security and environmental compliance procedures.

The role requires a strong technical aptitude with data center hardware to develop new and iterate on existing processes and workflows all while meeting and exceeding re:Cycle Reverse Logistics safety and security requirements and creating an engaging work environment for the team.

Key job responsibilities
Execute workflow mechanisms to remove roadblocks for the team to meet security environmental and all operational goals.

Engage in cross-functional collaboration across multiple operations and business teams including Operations Commercial Program Management and Finance.

Perform deep dive analyses of operational workflow plans to allocate labor to various components of the process to meet service level agreements.

Develop written documents and presentations on key initiatives used to influence necessary business actions benefiting the site.


- Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant technical position experience

- Data Center ITAD experience and knowledge of various type of hardware and media storage devices
- Strong demonstration of verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency of Six Sigma/Lean processes and a proven track record in process improvement
- Reverse Logistics operations background
- Experience leading technical teams

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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 KY Florence - 107700.00 - 188500.00 USD annually