At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure smooth operations and drive productivity in logistics.
- Company: Join Amazon, a global leader in logistics and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer delivery experiences and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in people management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, you’ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity, while also playing an integral role in the expansion and launch of Nexus and Grocery across EU AMZL.
Key job 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 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.
About the team
Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles ‘last mile’ delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customers’ delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts.
Nexus is a micro-fulfillment solution designed to enable faster same-day delivery service by combining storage and dispatch operations within existing Amazon buildings, primarily Delivery Stations. The initiative also integrates fresh and frozen groceries into their Same Day delivery service, creating a convenient one-stop shopping experience for customers in need of immediate grocery delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field
- Experience in people management and stakeholder management
- Bachelor's degree, or experience using data to influence business decisions
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
- Bachelor's degree, or experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Lean techniques, PMP or similar standards preferred
- Experience in warehouse operations and logistics or equivalent
- Experience working 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.
Area Manager, Amazon Logistics in Harlow employer: Operations
Amazon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and efficiency are at the forefront of our operations. As an Area Manager, you will benefit from a culture that prioritises safety and employee wellbeing, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a diverse team. Our Fulfilment Centres are not just the heart of our logistics network; they also provide a unique chance to lead impactful projects that enhance productivity and service quality, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
