Site Operations Leader, MHS - Field

Description

Amazon is seeking a Site Operations Leader to drive the successful installation and deployment of automation and material handling systems across multiple facilities. This role provides technical expertise in deploying automation and robotics, while leading field execution with a strong focus on master scheduling, budget management, and procurement coordination. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The Site Operations Leader will develop high‑performing teams, establish standard work, and partner cross‑functionally to execute complex projects with multi‑site impact.

• Provide technical expertise for automation initiatives across assigned sites
• Implement technical solutions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Follow and help develop technical standards and best practices
• Participate in technical reviews and drive engineering excellence
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Lead delivery of complex projects with multi‑site impact ($10M to $50M scope)
• Develop and maintain master schedules for MHE implementations
• Own budget tracking and financial reporting for assigned projects
• Manage procurement timelines and shipment logistics for critical MHE components
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules across multiple sites
• Track critical path items and identify/mitigate schedule risks
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment delivery schedules and milestone tracking
• Lead weekly schedule and budget review meetings
• Provide technical input to leadership for decision‑making
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Develop procurement and logistics strategies for large‑scale deployments
• Monitor and report KPIs for schedule adherence, budget performance, and technical metrics
• Support achievement of safety, timeline, cost, and quality metrics
• Coordinate site logistics and inventory for large complex projects

Note:

Candidates can sit out of any Amazon location in US.

As a Operations Engineer II – Site Operations Leader, you will serve as a technical expert in the integration and deployment of automation and material handling solutions, with a strong focus on master scheduling, budget management, and procurement tracking. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills, along with the ability to collaborate across organizations to drive implementations and improvements across multiple sites.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
• Experience using modeling, project management, CAD and software programming tools
• Experience in technical support, or experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
• Experience with projects having budgets of $10M– Ability to travel up to 50% domestically

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of operations management experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems
• Experience driving improvement programs in the operations, engineering and support fields
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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