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Sr. Operations Manager

Sr. Operations Manager

AmazonWaco, Texas, USA
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Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers 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.

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.

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

Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length

Continual standing and / or walking an average of 5 miles daily

Ability to work in construction / distribution environments that may be noisy unlit unheated not air-conditioned

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

Bachelors 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 and 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

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 for more information. If the country / region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121500 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $200900 / 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 / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 121500 - 200900

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