Operational Excellence Leader

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Amazon Full time
About the Job

This role is a key part of our business, driving operational excellence to create the Amazon of tomorrow. As a Regional Manager Operations, you will lead shifts at one of our operational sites, managing and developing a team of Area Managers to meet their targets.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage and develop a team of Area Managers
  2. Lead operational teams on a shift, addressing issues, and positively impacting site performance
  3. Analyze shift performance against relevant business objectives and implement actions to improve operational excellence
  4. Foster collaboration with other support teams, including HR, Finance, Health and Safety, and Security
  5. Design and deliver initiatives across the sites to enhance operational performance

You'll be a key link between different teams, including finance, safety, and operations integration teams, contributing to new ways to innovate at your site. Every day will involve mentoring and coaching your team, offering leadership and support to help them be the best managers they can be.

About the Team

As part of Amazon's Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team, you'll be part of a diverse group that plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea, and road transport, as well as sortation centres equipped with the latest technology, you'll help Amazon's transport run at maximum efficiency.

We prioritize safety, and our people are our top priority. We use the expertise of our people to get packages to their destination – quickly, conveniently, and sustainably.

Qualifications
  1. A degree in a relevant field
  2. Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management
  3. Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and in the local language
  4. Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
  5. Relevant experience in key areas of production and supply chains
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques
  2. Experience in a similar logistical working environment
  3. Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment

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