Description
The Operations department is the heart of Amazon, ensuring efficient order shipping to customers. As an Area Manager, you will oversee daily operations at your site, managing a team focused on safety, efficiency, and quality. You will also lead projects across our network to enhance productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, supervise, and promote a culture of safety and well-being
- Analyse and implement changes to maintain high-quality and productivity standards
- Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity, and improve service quality
- Analyse shifts according to company guidelines and implement measures to enhance operational excellence
- Collaborate with senior colleagues to standardise shift procedures
A Day in the Life: You work in shifts at one of our sites, focusing on maximising productivity. Your main tasks include leading and promoting a safety culture, maintaining quality and performance standards, and overseeing process improvements. A typical day can vary significantly and involves routine team management, daily operational tasks, process improvement initiatives, and extensive operational tasks for contingencies. You will also serve as a role model and mentor for new managers.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- Fluency in German and English (C1 level or above)
- Experience leading large teams, with proven ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams
- Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to complex challenges
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, nights, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
- Experience in a logistics or operations environment