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Site Leader

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Lumberton Township, NJJob$150–202K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$150–202K/yr
Location
Lumberton Township, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Site Leader oversees budgetary, people-development, and operational objectives at a fulfillment center. The role leads Operations and Area Managers, coaches the team, and is accountable for safety, quality, performance, and customer experience across Inbound or Outbound operations. The leader also drives process and Lean initiatives, develops improvement plans, shares best practices, and coordinates with support teams to secure resources.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

People DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCoachingLean TechniquesPerformance MetricsProcess ImprovementStaffing Lifecycle ManagementPrioritizationJudgmentStress ManagementContingent Workforce Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree7+ Years Management ExperienceManufacturing, Production or Distribution ExperienceEngineering, Operations or Related FieldMBA

Benefits

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

Full job description

Description

Our Site Leaders are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Site Leader is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site.. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

Key job responsibilities

  • Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.

  • Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.

  • Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers.

  • Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.

  • Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.

  • Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.

  • Works 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, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Advanced Degree

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

  • Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field. MBA preferred

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, NJ, LUMBERTON TOWNSHIP - 149,600.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually

How this job compares

Set against the 3,929 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–202K/yr
  • New Jersey median$81–110K/yr62 salary ranges
  • US median$105–150K/yr2,197 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $176K, is 78% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($99K) — in the top quarter of Operations Management salary ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 80 open Operations Management jobs in New Jersey and 3,929 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,977 postings).
Education
854 of the 3,929 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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