Operations is the beating heart of Amazon.
This key part ofour business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficientlyso that our customers get their items on time.
As an Area Manager,you'll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should sothat we can meet customer demand.
You will be leading a team thathelps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high qualityand taking on a number of projects across our network to driveproductivity.
Key jobresponsibilities Create, oversee, and drive a culture ofsafety and wellbeing Analyse and implement changes tokeep quality and productivity at a consistently high level Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimiseproductivity and increase quality of service for customers withinyour area of responsibility Analyse shift performanceagainst relevant business objectives, and put in place actions toimprove our operational excellence Work collaborativelywith management-level colleagues to standardise shift practicesA day in the lifeYou'll work on ashift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productiveas it can be.
Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture ofsafety and uphold quality and shift performance standards.
You'llalso oversee process improvements within your area and driveimplementation.
A typical day is varied, including everything fromroutine team management and daily operational responsibilities toprocess improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks.You'll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.About the teamCustomer Fulfilment,or CF, is where it all started for Amazon.
CF has scaled up from ahumble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team whichhandles more than 1.5 million orders every day.
The team is thefoundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversifyacross new regions and services.
With the help of emergingtechnology, we're always looking for ways to offer a bigger, betterproduct range – delivered quickly andaffordably.The CF team are the first peoplein the chain that helps customers get products at the speed we'reknown for.
We're based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at theheart of Amazon's fast-paced Operations network.
Our centres aresometimes referred to as the 'First Mile' because it's where mostAmazon packages start their journey.
We help to manage dynamicinventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round theclock.Lots of different people work in ourFulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for everyskillset.
Some of us work with physical products, while othersanalyse data to help everyone across the business make smartdecisionsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Adegree - Relevant experience in people management- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide rangeof stakeholders, including your peers and leadership -Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence toinfluence business decisions - Written and spokenEnglish language skills PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONSPreferred qualifications are not requiredto apply for a position at Amazon.
If you have all the basicqualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.- Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma andKaizen techniques - AR ExperienceRecommended- Experience working in another logisticsenvironment - Relevant experience working with the MSOffice suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environmentAmazon is an equal opportunities employer.
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