Amazon · 4 months ago
Site Leader
Ankeny, Iowa, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $201K/yr
7+ years expAmazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Site Leader responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives within the Fulfillment Center. The role includes managing a team of Operations and Area Managers, ensuring performance objectives are met, and fostering positive employee relations.
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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
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)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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