Area Manager FC, ASSPL

, Inc. is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Jeff Bezos founded , Inc. in 1994 and launched it online in started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified, selling DVDs, CDs, MP3 downloads, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, and toys.

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.

Amazon is seeking Area Managers for our Fulfillment Centers (FCs). Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

Four key areas that you'll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department.

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Area Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives for one functional area of our Fulfillment Center (Inbound or Outbound). Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Process Assistants, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and other Change/Six Sigma initiatives to enable their Functional Area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed Business Plan.Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for Process Assistants.

Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Process Assistants accountable for their performance and the performance of their functions.

Leverages the Area Managers and Process Assistants by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.

Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.

Works closely with support staff (HR Manager, Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, S&LP Manager, and Other Ops. Managers, IT Manager) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in his/her area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.

Able to address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.

Key job responsibilities
Area Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives for one functional area of our Fulfillment Center (Inbound or Outbound). Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Process Assistants, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

Drives creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, and other Change/Six Sigma initiatives to enable their Functional Area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed Business Plan.Sets / clarifies requirements and expectations for Process Assistants.

Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Process Assistants accountable for their performance and the performance of their functions.

Leverages the Area Managers and Process Assistants by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.

Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.

Works closely with support staff (HR Manager, Financial Manager, Facilities Manager, S&LP Manager, and Other Ops. Managers, IT Manager) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in his/her area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.

Able to address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

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