Head of Department Logistics / Area Manager Operations (m/w/d) - Gattendorf bei Hof

Place of work: Gattendorf bei Hof im Raum Bayreuth / Coburg / Gera.

For our location in Gattendorf we are looking for a department manager logistics as Area Manager (m/w/d). If you move for the location and your home address is at least 80 km from the location, we will support you with a moving package.

The operating division is the heart of Amazon. This essential part of our company ensures that we send orders efficiently so that our customers receive their articles in time. As an Area Manager, you will ensure that all processes at your location work as smoothly as possible so that we can meet customer demand. You run a team that ensures the safety, efficiency and first-class quality of our operations. In addition, you will guide a number of projects across our entire network to promote productivity.

The site includes work in a shift model that can include night shifts and weekends. About the team With the fulfillment of our customer orders (Customer Fulfillment or CF) everything started for Amazon. The Customer Fulfillment Team has now changed from a team of book retailers: to a high-performance global team that handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the basis of our business and has helped us broaden into new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, we are constantly looking for ways to offer a larger and better product selection – which is delivered quickly and inexpensively. The CF team members ensure that our customers receive their orders at the speed we are known for. We work in filling centers that form the heart of Amazon's dynamic operating network. Our full-filment centers are sometimes also referred to as the “first mile” (First Mile) – here most Amazon packages start their shipping route. We support the management of a dynamic stock and enable quick delivery around the clock. A wide range of staff groups are employed in our filling centres. There are numerous possibilities for people with a variety of skills. Some of us work with physical products. Others analyse data and help make smart decisions across the company. Job ID: 2978191 | Amazon Gattendorf GmbH

Your main tasks: Create, supervise and promote a culture of security and well-being Analysis and implementation of changes to ensure continuous high quality and productivity Monitoring of projects to streamline processes, optimize productivity and improve customer service quality:in your area of responsibility Analysis of the shifts according to company specifications and implementation of measures to improve our operational excellence Cooperation with colleagues at management level in order to standardise shift procedures A day in the life You work at one of our locations during shift operation and make sure that the processes there are as productive as possible. Priority Your activity is the management and promotion of a safety culture and the maintenance of the quality and performance standards of the work layers. You also supervise the process improvements in your area and organize the implementation. A typical working day can look quite different and includes both routine team management and daily work tasks as well as process improvement and extensive operational tasks for the eventual case. You also act as a role model and mentor for new managers:inside.

For this place we expect: Degree of study Management experience Relevant experience in communication with different stakeholders, including colleagues and executives Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to justify business decisions Advanced English in Word and Writing, as well as advanced German OR Arabic OR Czech in Word and Writing QUALIFICATIONS One or more of the following qualifications would be a plus: Experience in working with Lean, Six-Sigma and Kaizen methods Experience with work in another logistics environment Experience in working with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment

An unlimited contract directly with Amazon An attractive remuneration package with limited employee shares (Restricted Stock Units by Amazon.com, Inc.) Moving bonus: At min. 80 km distance from location A free life and disability insurance and support in occupational pension schemes Employee discounts on amazon.de as well as Amazon Extras (e.g. discounts in travel, restaurants, entertainment, electronics, home etc.) commuter services: free parking, takeover of costs for the Deutschlandticket or Bike Leasing offers Family bonus (single payment for parents in parental leave) Agency services for the care of children, seniors and people with special needs A free staff support program (also for family members) for advice on professional or private matters Excellent further development opportunities in a global company JOBV1_EN