Sr Material Flow Optimization Operations Engineer, NASC Material Flow Optimization

Amazon • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge of
operations involving sortation, distribution, and logistics as Amazon delivers
world class service to our customers? The Amazon NASC Material Flow Optimization
Team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience leading
projects and programs in applying planning and engineering principles to
operations. This would also include developing and implementing process
improvement initiatives within the logistics and distribution industry.

As an MFO Operations Engineer, you will work with multiple teams and a broad set
of stakeholders including labor planning, operations, network planning, and
service performance in designing and improving our expanding network of North
American Sort Centers, while challenging the status quo of existing operations.
This position requires a firm understanding of engineering principles, planning,
forecasting, cost estimating, and process flows along with proven management
skills in leading and developing others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
• Experience in complex work environments, including (but not limited to robotics, automation, diagnostic and test equipment)

Responsibilities

• Floor layout design and implementation
• Optimized flow modeling
• Facilitate the set-up and integration within buildings of new products, services, and operations
• Plan and develop a dynamic network of facilities that is growing at a rate of 60% per year
• Apply engineering principles, develop processes, and improve operations
• Study operations to optimize and design new tools involving simulation and planning
• Develop innovative design concepts to improve throughput, facility utilization, and optimize labor
• Develop strong, productive relationships across peer organization that further our business objectives.
• Manage complex and quick-turn projects while demonstrating exceptional business judgement.
• Assess process improvement and transformation opportunities and partner with process owners and stakeholders to scope opportunities, define problem statements and objectives, and structure projects and teams
• Train, coach, and mentor field Operations teams to empower them with leveraging operations tools and systems to meet daily business needs.

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