Sr. Operations Manager

Job Description

Our Sr. Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. They oversee all aspects of operations at the site, managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and developing leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

• Drive creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed the business plan.
• Take responsibility for overall safety, quality, performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
• Set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measure performance, provide feedback, and hold Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverage Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas and rolling them into improvement plans for the functional area.
• Take proactive steps to ensure best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Work closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, and provide needed support for other staff initiatives.

• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Walk throughout the FC and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
• Stand and/or walk an average of 5 miles daily
• Work in construction/distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air‑conditioned
• Access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)

• Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years Amazon experience
• 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
• Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques
• Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination

• Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field; MBA preferred
• Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Interest in long‑term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121,500 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,900 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, please visit  This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management, Distribution, and Supply Chain
• Industry: Software Development
• Company:  Services LLC
• Job : A3146107