Area Manager, Sort Center

• You hold a Degree in Engineering, Operations or in a related Logistics field


• You possess excellent technical skills, that you can utilize as you solve a wide range of problems and obstacles,


• You're a proven analytical thinker and project manager, with close attention-to-detail and the ability to positively influence others,


• You possess sound business acumen, with a track record of successfully delivering quantifiable results; you also have a solid understanding of and expertise in carrier operations,


• Demonstrable ability in managing data and details, as you establish root cause, while extrapolating and manipulating data to deliver appropriate solutions,


• You're willing and able to work to flexible schedules and shifts: you always commit the time required to get the job done,


• You're a forward-thinking innovator who thrives on change, while remaining unfazed by occasional ambiguity,


• You're an excellent communicator, in fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate at all levels of seniority within a large organization,


• Some practical, working knowledge of Lean techniques, such as Kaizen or Six Sigma.

Job summary Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company
where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online.
By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and
convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class
e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to
development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the
company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to
research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and
sellers around the world. We are making significant investments for the long
term - building our Fulfillment and Transportation infrastructure as well as
the leadership team. As we continue to grow, we are keen to speak to
experienced operators. These fast-moving facilities sit at the heart of
Amazon's rapidly growing Operations network, and are where we manage our fast-
moving parcels. Your responsibilities: At a high level, you'll keep several
consistent, major deliverables in mind, including comprehensive process and
workflow optimization. We are always hungry to improve wherever they can, and
in your role you'll perform to the same standard. As just one of your day-to-
day duties, you will be managing an Outbound parcel delivery operation: this
will mean you overseeing performance, and carrying out any necessary
examinations at weekly, monthly and annual intervals. This will help you
ensure that your colleagues and peers all operate at optimum productivity
levels. Leading on from this, you will drive towards greater team efficiency.
All throughout achieving this goal, you'll balance your team's efforts to
improve, with their steadfast commitment to excellent customer service.
Together as one unit, you'll exceed productivity goals, and ensure that Souq
continues to delight the customer, and exceed expectations wherever possible.
At the more granular level, you'll manage and coordinate staffing plans,
schedules, quality initiatives and process change initiatives, as you steadily
work towards attaining the Amazon Business Plan. Moreover, each and every day,
you; will develop, encourage and strengthen our strong culture of Health and
Safety best practices, alongside participating in cross-functional Process and
Business improvement projects elsewhere in the Amazon Operations network.
* Logistic related experience is preferred

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