Senior Operations Manager

Our operations help everything to come together at Amazon. As the Site Leader/Senior Operations Manager in a fast-paced and challenging environment, you’ll be the person who knows your area of the business inside out. You’ll own the operational metrics and set the strategy for your area of the business to deliver for our customers and ultimately grow our operations. You’ll also develop a large team and coach and mentor team leaders.Key job responsibilitiesMonitor operational metrics and business performanceContribute to planning the operational budget, considering everything from financial and labour planningProtect high standards of operational Health and SafetyStrategic planning for the next three, six and twelve months, with a particular focus on peak-season planningBe accountable for operational leadership by measuring performance, offering feedback, and providing development supportA day in the lifeYou’ll be based at one of our operational sites/You’ll split your time across a number of our operational sites. Spending lots of time on site will help you develop your team and collaborate on operational planning. This role has two sides. You’ll manage and motivate a team of leaders. At the same time, you’ll focus on long-term objectives. This includes creating contingency plans to keep operations running and mitigate against disruptions and driving initiatives that boost quality, safety and productivity. You’ll be a source of accountability and a business-wide champion of best practice.About the teamCustomer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, we’re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range – delivered quickly and affordably.The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed we’re known for. We’re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazon’s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to the ‘First Mile’ because it’s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or 2+ years Amazon experience.7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques.Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination.Preferred QualificationsDegree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferredExperience with a contingent workforce during peak seasonsAbility to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situationsInterest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nationAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and