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Senior Manager, Operations

Amazon.com Inc

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 30 days ago

    Highlights

    Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex, systemic problems using root cause analysis, balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term improvements that benefit the broader network. Lead and develop a large team of managers and front-line associates, providing continuous coaching, actionable feedback, and growth opportunities that build the next generation of operational leaders.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, IN
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://Amazon.com/militaryroles

    Description

    Are you a resilient, results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you find energy in building high-performing teams and solving complex operational challenges at scale? We are looking for a Senior Manager, Operations to lead a fulfillment center operation where you will directly influence how millions of customers receive their orders. In this role, you will own the end-to-end performance of your operation, driving safety, people experience, and operational excellence across a large team. You will balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, making decisions that impact associates, processes, and technology every day. If you are a thoughtful leader who is passionate about developing others and continuously improving systems, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Amazon.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Lead and develop a large team of managers and front-line associates, providing continuous coaching, actionable feedback, and growth opportunities that build the next generation of operational leaders.
    • Drive safety as a top priority by modeling safe behaviors, incorporating safety considerations into operational planning, and regularly reviewing safety metrics to ensure a secure work environment for all associates.
    • Own operational performance across your function by identifying key performance indicators, analyzing data trends, and implementing scalable processes that deliver consistent results in quality, productivity, and cost.
    • Navigate ambiguity and lead through change by creating clarity during strategic shifts, adapting team processes to meet evolving requirements, and maintaining positive team morale during high-volume periods.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex, systemic problems using root cause analysis, balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term improvements that benefit the broader network.

    A day in the life

    You start your day reviewing overnight performance metrics and connecting with your leadership team on safety observations and associate experience. Throughout your shift, you move between strategic planning sessions-where you evaluate capacity, staffing models, and process improvements-and time on the operations floor, coaching managers and engaging directly with associates. You close the day by aligning with cross-functional partners on upcoming initiatives and ensuring your team has clear direction for the next shift.

    About the team

    Our fulfillment operations team is at the heart of Amazon"s promise to customers. We are focused on building an inclusive, high-performing culture where leaders at every level are empowered to innovate and improve. Our mission is to deliver operational excellence while creating an environment where associates grow and thrive. In the years ahead, we are investing in new technologies and processes that will redefine how we fulfill customer orders, and this role will be central to bringing that vision to life.

    About Company

    At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

    Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

    It’s Always Day 1
    At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

    Our Leadership Principles
    Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

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