Area Manager Operations / Head of Logistics (m/w/d) - Kitzingen bei Würzburg / Frankfurt / Nürnberg

Place of work: Kitzingen bei Würzburg im Raum Frankfurt / Schweinfurt / Nürnberg.

For our new location in Kitzingen 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 (approx. 3 shift managers, 3-4 team leaders and 1-2 associates) 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Create, supervise and promote a culture of security and well-being
• Construction and leadership of the new team of shift managers and support in the management of the camp staff
• Analysis and implementation of changes to ensure continuous high quality and productivity
• Oversight of projects to streamline processes, optimize productivity and improve service quality for customers 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 the management level in order to harmonize shift procedures

A day in the life Key job responsibilities

• Create, supervise and promote a culture of security and well-being
• Construction and leadership of the new team of shift managers and support in the management of the camp staff
• Analysis and implementation of changes to ensure continuous high quality and productivity
• Oversight of projects to streamline processes, optimize productivity and improve service quality for customers 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 the management level in order to harmonize shift procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership 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 and German knowledge in word and writing PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications are not required to apply to Amazon. If you meet all the above basic qualifications, we would be happy to hear from you.
• Degree of study
• Experience in working with Lean, Six-Sigma and Kaizen methods
• Experience with work in another logistics environment
• Insufficient experience in dealing with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
• Previous experience in the work for newly founded locations/company/institutions

We offer:

• An unlimited contract directly with Amazon
• An attractive remuneration package with limited employee shares (Restricted Stock Units by Amazon.com, Inc.)
• Moving package: 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