Operations Manager

Overview

Job ID: 3088312 | Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd

Here at Amazon we are currently seeking experienced Operations Managers to join our Customer Fulfillment night shift team at our Fulfillment Center in Jandokot. As an Operations Manager, you’ll deliver inspiring, inclusive leadership for the teams you supervise. You’ll be directly responsible for supervising a team of Area Managers and their direct reports, and you will report to the Site Lead of your Fulfillment Center. You’ll motivate and inspire your teams to do their best work, while planning schedules and activities that balance their needs with that of the business. You will coordinate on numerous process improvement projects, with the aim of streamlining all activities for you and the team members you supervise. The ideas, innovation and leaps out of the status quo that you come up with could be rolled out across the Amazon network. Please note the weekly shift pattern is based on 4 nights on and 3 nights off (Wednesday to Saturday).

Key Job Responsibilities

- Maintaining Health and Safety standards within your remit area, while promoting an inspiring Health and Safety culture on-site.

- Become a subject matter expert on specific, larger-scale processes and activities within FCs.

- In your inventory control and systems environment, you’ll handle timely data collection, updating operations metrics on an hourly basis.

- You’ll aim to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors and ensure a high-quality customer experience.

- Work closely with other support teams (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and Security, IT) on staffing plans, schedules and performance levels.

- Implement process change and contribute in cross-functional Six Sigma initiatives within your site and the broader Amazon Operations network.

Basic Qualifications

- Previous experience in leading large, diverse teams.

- Experience in employee and performance management experience.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Proven experience in a similar, innovative logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment.

- Proven ability in establishing and carry out root cause analysis, and then extract and analyse the data you generate.

Preferred Qualifications

- Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.

- Experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques.

- Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills.

- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons.

- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies would be highly advantageous.

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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.

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

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