Site Operations Leader, 1MHS - Field Fixed

Amazon • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Amazon is seeking a Site Operations Leader to drive the successful installation
and deployment of automation and material handling systems across multiple
facilities. This role provides technical expertise in deploying automation and
robotics, while leading field execution with a strong focus on master
scheduling, budget management, and procurement coordination. The ideal candidate
will combine deep technical knowledge with operational excellence, ensuring
projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
The Site Operations Leader will develop high-performing teams, establish
standard work, and partner cross-functionally to execute complex projects with
multi-site impact.

As a Operations Engineer – Site Operations Leader, you will serve as a technical
expert in the integration and deployment of automation and material handling
solutions, with a strong focus on master scheduling, budget management, and
procurement tracking. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and
project management skills, along with the ability to collaborate across
organizations to drive implementations and improvements across multiple sites.

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
• 5+ years of Reliability Program Manager experience
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Travel up to 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for automation initiatives across assigned sites
• Implement technical solutions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Follow and help develop technical standards and best practices
• Participate in technical reviews and drive engineering excellence
• Recommend and implement process improvements
• Lead delivery of complex projects with multi-site impact ($10M to $50M scope)
• Develop and maintain master schedules for MHE implementations
• Own budget tracking and financial reporting for assigned projects
• Manage procurement timelines and shipment logistics for critical MHE components
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules across multiple sites
• Track critical path items and identify/mitigate schedule risks
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment delivery schedules and milestone tracking
• Lead weekly schedule and budget review meetings
• Provide technical input to leadership for decision-making
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Develop procurement and logistics strategies for large-scale deployments
• Monitor and report KPIs for schedule adherence, budget performance, and technical metrics
• Support achievement of safety, timeline, cost, and quality metrics
• Coordinate site logistics and inventory for large complex projects

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

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