Site Operations Leader, 1MHS - Field Fixed

Amazon•San Diego, CA

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 II – 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

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field
5+ years of engineering experience
3+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
Experience using modeling, project management, CAD and software programming tools
Experience in technical support, or experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems
Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
Experience with projects having budgets of $10M+
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of operations management experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Experience of automated equipment including packaging machinery, sortation and conveyor systems
Experience driving improvement programs in the operations, engineering and support fields
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.

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