Senior Operations Manager, Amazon Air

Amazon • Lakeland, FL

30d

About The Position

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. The Air Hub Senior Operations Manager has complete responsibility for inbound, outbound, package sortation and ramp operations or a functional process responsibility within the hub on a specified shift or across multiple shifts.

This position requires a candidate with the proven ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, business administration or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
• Experience in performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
• Direct experience managing and leading an operation (Gateway, Warehouse, Ramp, Fulfillment Center, Sort Center, etc.)
• Candidates must be able to work overnights and may be required to work weekends
• Individuals hired into this position will have unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). For this reason, eligibility for this role will be limited to individuals who pass a security screening, as required by the FAA, DHS, and TSA (as applicable).
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• This position requires an employee’s full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute their job duties to ensure the safety and security of Amazon AIR personnel, third-party contractors, Airport personnel, cargo, and equipment. This position is therefore designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of aviation regulatory compliance experience
• Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience identifying and solving complex problems through data analysis
• Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience in managing an operation lead process improvements though Lean process, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
• Willing to relocate and travel to any of our Gateways or Regional Air Hub sites in the country with the assistance provided.
• Experience with Amazon Kiva systems or within an automated facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the outbound, inbound, package sortation and ramp operations within the Air Hub
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality, performance and customer experience of the shift.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals.
• Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs.
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
• Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network.
• Develop and implement processes required to support hub launch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level