Jobs · Distribution · Texas

Sr. Operations Manager

Amazon · Airport Heights, TX · 1 wk ago
DistributionFull-time

Our Senior Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development, and operations objectives at the site. This role oversees all aspects of operations or functions, manages and leads a team of Operations and Area Managers, and ensures performance objectives are met through coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Drives quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and Lean initiatives to meet and exceed business plan goals.
  • Responsible for overall safety, quality, performance, and customer experience of Inbound or Outbound operations.
  • Sets and clarifies requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers.
  • Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds managers accountable for their departments.
  • Sources and nurtures ideas from Operations and Area Managers to create improvement plans for the functional area.
  • Shares best practices across departments, shifts, and the network.
  • Collaborates with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT, and other Senior Operations Managers) to secure resources for projects and initiatives.

Additional Job Elements

  • Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each.
  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
  • Walking frequently in facilities over a quarter mile in length.
  • Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily.
  • Ability to work in noisy, unlit, unheated, or non-air-conditioned construction/distribution environments.
  • Able to access all areas of the building, including ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • 7+ years of direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
  • Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle: interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, and termination.
  • Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple fulfillment centers.
  • Degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons.
  • Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.

Pay

Base salary range: $135,000.00 – $182,700.00 USD annually.

Additional compensation may include sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life and disability coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
  • Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.

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