Process Assistant

About the role

Process Assistants are part of the Last Mile operations in Amazon Logistics and play a crucial role in this rapidly growing team. Process Assistants are responsible for daily management of department duties including: allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, providing work direction and communicating with internal and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Track and report ATS/labor hours
• Occasionally, assist with production duties, train associates and verify SOP (standard operating procedure) compliance
• Ensure successful area performance through tracking and reporting metrics
• Independently assess all aspects of associate work performance and provide timely and detailed feedback
• Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives
• Maintain a full understanding of workflow and daily production goals
• Review and update SOP's as required
• Ensure work areas remain clean and are properly equipped
• Identify and address safety hazards within the work area, and participate in safety initiatives
• Coach associates on ways to work safely at all times
• Ensure all job injuries are reported timely in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Provide vacation coverage for Area Managers

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• High school or equivalent
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, and/or prior Amazon experience
• Experience taking part in a kaizen or Shingi event in a similar environment
• Awareness and willingness to use OPEX tools and techniques
• Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) across various levels of an organization
• History of meeting/exceeding departmental goals
• Experience leading teams
• Capable of providing direction to team members using independent judgment
• Organization and time management skills

Pay

USA, MD, Waldorf - 23.00 - 23.00 USD hourly

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.