Sort Center Operations Manager, Worldwide Operations

DESCRIPTION

Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives for one functional area of our Sort Center (Inbound, Sortation, Outbound) as Change Ops. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.
- Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and other Change/Six Sigma initiatives to enable their Functional Area and ultimately the SC to meet and exceed Business Plan. Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for Area Managers.
- Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Area Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
- Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
- Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
- Works closely with partner functions (PXT Manager, Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, LH Manager, S&LP Manager, and Other Ops. Managers, IT Manager) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in his/her area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.
- Able to address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.
- Surface issues with potential to affect multiple functional areas, along with ideas for solutions, to Ops, General Manager and / or HR.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of Area Managers and associates in outbound, sort or inbound operations within the Sort Center.
- Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of the shift.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals.
- Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; resolve problems; and address staffing needs.
- Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
- Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network.

A day in the life
Internal Stakeholders - Inbound, Outbound, PS, Sorting, L&D, LP, Quality & PXT Team.
Customers - Last Mile for any customer related escalations, Central Agencies like ACES, S&OP, CF Team.
This position is expected to have good stakeholder management with the agencies mentioned above, working towards the shared goal of uplifting Customer Experience.

About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- 3+ years of employee and performance management experience
- 2 years of Strong Operations Management Proficient in Data Analysis
- 5+years Operations Management experience in manufacturing, production, distribution environment or related industry
- Supervisory responsibility for a minimum of 100 employees
- Excel skills required.
- English Proficient

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics

Job details
- MEX, QUE, Queretaro
- Fulfillment & Operations Management