Yard Area Manager, FC Operations

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.
The EU Transportation Operations Management team is seeking Area Managers to work in our Amazon EU sites and manage operations in our yards. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment, we might be your perfect match. We don’t like to sit still, which is why we always treat every day like its day one. It’s that kind of spirit that drives our success now and in the future. And you could be part of it.
The Yard Area Manager is responsible for managing yard operations in coordination with Dock, Receive and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and mitigate CX impact risks. An ideal candidate has a background in transportation operations and has excellent program management skills. He/she has the ability to lead and mentor people; analyse data and make sound recommendations in an often ambiguous environment.
One of the main responsibilities in this role is to standardize and improve processes; while analysing and eliminating root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence change at a local (facility) and global level.
We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
Key job responsibilities
· Partner with Site leadership to improve On-time Performance of trucks in and out of yards, Safety and Customer Experience metrics
· Channelize communication between multiple stakeholders to streamline flow of trucks in the yard to ensure on-time arrival and departure of trucks
· Accountable to report yard performance to the local site leadership, identify root causes for structural issues and drive resolution with multiple stakeholders
· Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and implementation of Lean tools
· Work within various time constraints to meet critical business needs; while measuring and identifying activities performed.
· Ability to work some weekend shifts as needed (this team provides tactical support to Amazon’s fulfilment network 7 days/week).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree, or experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate
- Experience in MS Office including Excel, or experience with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with planning, performance metrics, and process improvement
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
- Work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics
- Experience in a logistics/operations environment
- Knowledge of supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization and logistics or equivalent
- Experience managing large teams across multiple locations and languages
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