Overview
We are searching for a Manager in Production, Logistics, Operations or comparable as Area Manager in our logistics center in Gattendorf. If you relocate for the role and your home address is at least 80 km from the site, we will support you with a relocation package.
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business ensures we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, you’ll ensure your site runs smoothly to meet customer demand. You will lead a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of high quality and take on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.
We offer
* A permanent contract directly with Amazon
* An attractive compensation package including restricted employee shares (Restricted Stock Units through Amazon.com, Inc.)
* Relocation package: If at least 80 km from the site
* Free life and disability insurance, and support with company pension plans
* Employee discounts on amazon.de as well as Amazon Extras (e.g., discounts on travel, restaurants, entertainment, electronics, home goods, etc.)
* Commuter benefits: Free parking or coverage of the Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass)
* Family bonus (one-time payment for parents on parental leave)
* Referral services for the care of children, seniors, and people with special needs
* A free Employee Assistance Program (also for family members) for counseling on professional or personal matters
* Excellent development opportunities within a global company
Key responsibilities
* Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing
* Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level
* Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility
* Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
* Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices
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 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.
About the team
Customer Fulfilment (CF) handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. CF teams are based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazon’s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are the starting point of most Amazon packages and help manage dynamic inventory and speedy deliveries around the clock. People with diverse backgrounds contribute to our success in different roles—from handling physical products to analyzing data for smarter decision-making.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree
* Experience in people management
* Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
* Experience using data to influence business decisions
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English AND very good verbal and written communication skills in German OR Czech OR Arabic
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working in a logistics, operations or production environment
* Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
* Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
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