Area Manager - Amazon Air in Schkeuditz bei Amazon SZ Sachsen Thueringen G

Amazon SZ Sachsen-Thueringen G

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be able to pass an airport security clearance

Basic qualifications:
Degree Qualification or equivalent
Direct management experience and have been responsible for your employees’ performance and development
Experienced in identifying and executing process improvement initiatives.
Excellent German and English skills.

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. As an Area Manager for Amazon Air based in the Leipzig area, you will have the opportunity to lead and support the outbound, inbound and ramp operations.

Key job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:
Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations and ensure accuracy and quality

Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards

Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives and Lean tools

Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Area Managers to balance labor

Communicating policies to associates and act as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when needed

Supporting all safety programs to ensure a safe work environment for all Associates

Ensuring procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention

Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs

Available to work additional hours during Amazon’s peak holiday season and as needed year-round. In addition, you are flexible to work on any type of assigned shift (nights, weekends, etc.)

Preferred qualifications:
Management experience in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
Experience in managing an operation lead process improvements though Lean process, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
You have the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment, and when given a deadline you know how to motivate yourself and meet it.
Enjoy analytical work and using data to provide thought-provoking and workable solutions. Data is what you look to when given a problem to solve.
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
Willing to relocate and travel to any of our gateways or regional air hub sites in the country with the assistance provided.
Interest in developing a long-term career through assignments in multiple operational buildings.

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