Area Manager, Operations, AMZL
Amazon is hiring an Area Manager, Operations, AMZL. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Tools and skills the posting cites include operations management, safety management and team leadership.
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Manage last-mile delivery operations, driving safety, productivity, and continuous improvement projects at an Amazon Delivery Station.
Key job responsibilities
-Build, oversee, and champion a culture of safety and associate wellbeing across all shifts
-Analyse operational performance data and implement changes to maintain consistently high quality and productivity standards
-Lead and manage process improvement projects to streamline workflows and optimise Delivery Station output
-Evaluate shift performance against business objectives and define clear action plans to strengthen operational excellence
-Collaborate with fellow managers to standardise best practices and ensure consistency across all shifts
-Act as a role model and mentor to new and developing managers within the team
A day in the life
No two days are the same in a Delivery Station. Responsibilities span routine team management and daily operational tasks through to large-scale contingency planning and network-wide process improvement initiatives. The primary focus remains on owning a culture of safety, upholding quality standards, and ensuring each shift performs at its best. Mentoring emerging talent and role-modelling Amazon's Leadership Principles are equally central to the day-to-day experience.
About the team
Amazon Logistics (AMZL) manages last-mile delivery in partnership with third-party distribution businesses, combining creative thinking and continuous improvement to get millions of products into customers' hands. The mission is to deliver a seamless customer experience while rolling out innovative global delivery solutions, including Amazon Fresh and Prime Now.
The Delivery Station operates across two dimensions: an under-the-roof team that processes and dispatches millions of products daily, and an on-the-road network operating through Amazon Flex. The team runs 24/7 across most locations, with a strong people-first culture, particularly supporting associates on overnight shifts. Innovation is constant, from finding new ways to tackle industry logistics challenges to reducing the carbon footprint through advanced technology and a growing fleet of Electric Vehicles.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or Advanced degree
- Experience in people management
- Experience working with multiple groups of stakeholders
- Experience using data analysis to drive business decisions
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish and English at C1 level or above
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Experience in warehouse operations and logistics or equivalent
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
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