Area Manager
Amazon, Australia
Job Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need talented and motivated people. Amazon is seeking an Area Manager for our Fulfillment Center (FC). Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.
Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your area.
· Review the work forecasts and determine your requirements to produce during the day to meet the overall building goals.
· Partner with other Area Managers to balance labour ensuring that you are operating a balanced and efficient shift while meeting all of your goals.
· Support all safety programs and EHS compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
· Identify and direct process improvement initiatives and effectively utilise Lean tools
You and your team are responsible for getting Amazon customers their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so that they can focus on their jobs.
In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to guide change at internet speed……innovation has made us the global company that we are today.
Job Specification
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· A completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or demonstrated leadership experience at Amazon
· Authorized to work in Australia without sponsorship
· Direct management experience for employees and their performance
· Experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, why)
· Candidates are flexible to work weekends or shifts regularly
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Management of a minimum of 20 employees (including payroll, performance management, work-flow assignment)
· Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple roles/locations. Amazon offers great employee benefits, growth potential and an exciting work environment
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our growth. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.