Area Manager

DESCRIPTION Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfill 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 while taking on various projects across our network to drive productivity. Key job responsibilities Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing. Analyse and implement changes to maintain consistently high quality and productivity levels. 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 implement actions to improve 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, ensuring it is as productive as possible. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety while upholding quality and shift performance standards. You'll oversee process improvements within your area and drive their implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS A degree. Relevant experience in people management. Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers and leadership. Experience using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions. Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and the local language. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you meet all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you. Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques. Experience working in another logistics environment. Relevant experience with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit

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