Area Manager, FC Operations

ppOperations 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. /p pThe applicable collective agreement (CCNL) for this role is Logistica, Trasporto Merci e Spedizione. The position is classified at Level 1 or above, depending on the candidate’s skills, competences and experience. /p h3Key job responsibilities /h3 ul liCreate, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing /li liAnalyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level /li liOversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility /li liAnalyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence /li liWork collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices /li /ul h3A day in the life /h3 pYou’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. /p h3About the team /h3 pCustomer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, we’re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range – delivered quickly and affordably. /p pThe CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed we’re known for. We’re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazon’s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the ‘First Mile’ because it’s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock. /p pLots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions. /p h3Basic Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's degree /li liRelevant experience in people management /li liRelevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership /li liRelevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions /li liAdvanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 pPreferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. /p ul liExperience working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques /li liExperience working in another logistics environment /li liRelevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment /li /ul pAmazon 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 ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. /p pOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. /p pThe minimum gross base salary for this position is listed below. The base salary listed corresponds to working on a full-time basis. For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rated. /p pAmazon reserves the right to offer a higher salary and/or level, depending on the candidate's skills, competencies, and experience. Amazon's package may include a sign on payment. In addition, the candidate may be eligible to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Your recruiting team will share final salary and any restricted stock unit scheme if applicable, depending on skills and requirements. /p pIn addition to statutory benefits, and those applicable to the relevant CBA, company supplementary benefits may apply subject to further terms. /p pSee below the minimum gross base salary for this position: /p pAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr