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Senior Operations Manager

Amazon

Woodbury, MNFull-time$135–183K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–183K/yr
Location
Woodbury, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Amazon is hiring a Senior Operations Manager. The Senior Operations Manager at Amazon plays a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and driving innovation. This multi-faceted position requires balancing strategic planning with execution, overseeing all operational aspects of a Fulfillment Center, including people management, process optimization, and meeting customer expectations. The manager leads a dynamic team, fostering operational excellence through coaching, mentoring, and building leadership bench strength.

Key focus areas include Own and deliver the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for outbound, or inbound operations, Provide strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, rate forecasting, and peak season planning, and Drive continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, 2+ Years Of Full-Time Amazon Experience, and Experience With Full Staffing Lifecycle. Important skills include Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, and Lean Methodologies. Preferred (not required): Customer Obsession, Creativity, Balance Strategy And Execution, and People Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Performance MetricsProcess ImprovementLean MethodologiesCustomer ObsessionCreativityBalance Strategy and ExecutionPeople ManagementProcess ManagementCoaching and MentoringDriving Employee EngagementBuilding Leadership Bench StrengthOperational Budget ManagementSafety ManagementProductivity ManagementBudgetingLabor PlanningOperational Goal SettingStrategic Level PlanningRate ForecastingPeak Season PlanningContinuous ImprovementOptimize OperationsImprove ProductivityNetworkingProcess ImprovementsDrive EfficienciesCost SavingsEstablishing Objectives and MetricsSetting Clear Goals and ExpectationsPerformance MeasurementProviding FeedbackHolding Leaders AccountableMentoring and Developing LeadersRecruitingBuilding Support and ResourcesManagement and Leadership DevelopmentOrganization DevelopmentLearning and DevelopmentGroup FacilitationTraining and Training DesignDeveloping Others Into Higher Levels of Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2+ Years of Full-Time Amazon ExperienceExperience With Full Staffing Lifecycle7+ Years of Direct Management ExperienceWork Flexible Schedule Including Weekends, Nights, and HolidaysLift and Move Totes Up to 49 Pounds EachRegular Bending, Lifting, Stretching and ReachingAble to Stand/Walk for Up to 10-12 HoursAble to Work in Environments With Variable Noise Levels, Lighting Conditions and Temperature VariationAble to Access All Areas of Building SafelyMaster's Degree or Above in Relevant Field of OperationsExperience Working in Fast Paced Environments

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Our Senior Operations Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of a functional area for one of our Fulfillment Centers including, people management and development, process, and meeting or exceeding the expectations and promise made to our customers. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

As a senior leader you will oversee upwards of 1,000+ salaried and hourly employees, in a fast-paced, complex operations facility up to a million square feet.

Our Senior Operations Managers serve as the face of the organization to potentially thousands of employees and the community where the center is located. This position offers unlimited career potential as we continue to grow our global footprint.

Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:

  • Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for outbound, or inbound operations

  • Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, rate forecasting, and peak season planning

  • Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.

  • Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.

  • Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience

  • Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable

  • Mentors and develops leaders and staff

  • Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.

  • Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Maintenance Engineering, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives

Additional Job Elements:

  • Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each

  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head

  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

  • Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.

  • Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of full-time Amazon experience

  • Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations

  • 7+ years of direct management experience

  • Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

  • Experience in performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or above in relevant field of operations

  • Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity

  • Experience in the areas of management and leadership development, organization development, learning and development, group facilitation, training and training design

  • Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation

  • Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, MN, Woodbury - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

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