AmazonSr. Operations Manager
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Operations Manager. It pays $135k-$183k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions operations management, leadership and continuous improvement among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 21,000+ other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Lead large-scale fulfillment operations, mentor managers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives at Amazon.
What You'll Do
- Own the operation – Take full accountability for budgetary performance, people development, and operational excellence across your functional area (Inbound or Outbound).
- Lead and develop leaders – Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Operations and Area Managers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable while building the next generation of Amazon leaders.
- Drive continuous improvement – Champion Lean initiatives, process innovations, and quality programs that push your team and the FC to exceed business goals.
- Deliver a world-class customer experience – Ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met or exceeded every single day.
- Collaborate cross-functionally – Partner with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT, and peer leaders to secure resources, share best practices, and drive site-wide success.
- Cultivate ideas – Source and nurture innovative ideas from your team, translating them into actionable improvement plans that raise the bar across the network.
- Share best practices – Take proactive steps to ensure best practices are shared across all departments, shifts, and the broader network.
Additional Job Elements to this Hands-On Leadership Role
- 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)
Fun Facts About This Location
- DFW7 is a Fulfillment Center located in Haslet, TX, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States
- Haslet is a small, family-friendly community in Tarrant County with a population that has grown rapidly in recent years, offering a blend of suburban charm and proximity to big-city amenities
- Just minutes from the Fort Worth Stockyards, a National Historic District featuring live cattle drives, western-themed dining, shopping, and entertainment
- Outdoor recreation: The area offers access to Eagle Mountain Lake for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining, as well as the Trinity Trail system with over 100 miles of paved trails for biking, running, and walking
- The DFW metroplex is home to world-class sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars
- Year-round activities: Hiking, mountain biking, lake sports, rodeos, and community events including the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the oldest and largest livestock shows in the country
Basic qualifications
- Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 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, TX, Fort Worth - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Sr. Operations Manager at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where operations management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where leadership was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where continuous improvement was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where lean was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Operations Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Lean. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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