Amazon Area Manager

Company: Amazon.com

Position: Area Manager, Logistics

Location: Smyrna, GA

Posted: 03/19/18

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Description: Our Shift Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of delivery stations in the Amazon network, including inbound, outbound, and sortation operations. They will actively engage with site and regional operations leadership to implement new operational improvements and new services. We expect our managers to continually identify ways to improve our operations.

Key Job Duties:

 Oversee the delivery of Amazon orders to customers

 Build, optimize, and assign delivery routes on your shift

 Communicate with and respond to Amazon Customer Service associates on delivery exceptions and requests.

 Support Amazon operations leadership team in daily operations management of the delivery station, including route assignment, leading meetings, and communicating with internal and external suppliers.

 Troubleshoot problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary.

 Provide vacation coverage for other managers.

 Review and update SOPs as required

Participate in Lean/Kaizen, Black Belt, and other Operational Excellence initiatives

 Ensure compliance throughout the site to global process standards and work on continuous

improvement initiatives

Additional Job Elements:

 Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

 Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach

 Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

 Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud

 Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature may vary between 60 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees

 Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)

 Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines)

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Interested candidates may apply online at www.amazon.com for additional information and instructions on how to apply.