Overview
Czech Speaker: Production Manager / Operations Manager - Gattendorf
Work location: Gattendorf, Bavaria near Hof in the area of Bayreuth / Coburg / Gera. We are searching for a Production Manager, Operations Manager or comparable as Area Manager (= "Department Head Operations") for our logistics center in Gattendorf. If you relocate for this position and your home address is at least 80 km from the site, we will support you with a relocation package.
Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business ensures we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, you’ll make sure your site runs smoothly to meet customer demand. You will lead a team that keeps operations safe, efficient, and of high quality and undertake a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.
This role is currently available in one of the following shifts:
* Late shift
* Night shift
We offer:
* A permanent contract directly with Amazon
* An attractive compensation package including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) from Amazon.com, Inc.
* Relocation bonus: if at least 80 km from the location
* Free life and disability insurance and support with a company pension plan
* Employee discounts on amazon.de and Amazon Extras (e.g., discounts on travel, restaurants, entertainment, electronics, home, etc.)
* Commuter benefits: free parking, coverage of the Deutschland-Ticket cost or bike leasing
* Family bonus (one-time payment for parents on parental leave)
* Referral services for childcare, senior care, and care for people with special needs
* A free Employee Assistance Program (also for family members) providing consultation for professional or personal matters
* Excellent development opportunities within a global company
Key job responsibilities
* Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing
* Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level
* Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility
* Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence
* Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices
A day in the life
You’ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards. You’ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day includes routine team management and daily operational responsibilities, process improvement, and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. You’ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.
About the team
Customer Fulfilment (CF) is at the heart of Amazon. CF handles more than 1.5 million orders every day, supporting a global network. Our Fulfilment Centres manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.
Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, offering opportunities for every skill set. Some teammates work with physical products, others analyze data to help inform smart decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* A degree
* Relevant experience in people management
* Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including peers and leadership
* Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
* Advanced proficiency in verbal and written Czech AND English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
* Experience in another logistics environment
* Experience working with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
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