Quick overview
SeniorityLeader
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationDartford, England, United Kingdom
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeProcess ImprovementSix Sigma
Job description
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so 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 so that we can meet customer demand.
You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.
A day in the life
You’ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be.
Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards.
You’ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. You’ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.
- Experience in people management and team development
- Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in a logistics/operations environment
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
As an Area Manager, you’ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand.
You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.
A day in the life
You’ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be.
Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards.
You’ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. You’ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or Advanced degree- Experience in people management and team development
- Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques- Experience in a logistics/operations environment
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
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