Job Information
Amazon TOM Area Manager, EMA5 in Kettering, United Kingdom
Description
At Amazon, we’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments 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. Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
Key job responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Own all yard operations including TOM FC Operations, Hostler Duties, and Guard Shack Operations
Delegate supervision of different shifts to TOM Leads (TLs), who manage operations during off-core hours
Ensure proper training and address team needs so associates can focus on their jobs
Streamline logistics through implementation of standard work and team leadership
Core Focus Areas:
Safety: Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
Quality: Partner with Fulfillment Leadership on quality metrics and root cause analysis
Customer Experience: Relentlessly pursue opportunities to exceed customer expectations
Productivity: Optimize team performance and operational efficiency
Strategic Initiatives
Lead change at light speed and drive innovation
Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean tools
Generate ideas and implement solutions to drive intelligent business decisions
Guide automation and analytics to eliminate manual tasks
Manage equipment efficiently by improving throughput and utilization
A day in the life
The day will start with a review of site key transportation metrics – the lifeblood of our operations: Safety Yard Events and On Time Departure [OTD]. OTD, the critical measure of how efficiently we're moving packages through our network. After that you will be ready to go into the Gemba Walk and Daily Dive Deep Meetings in your site.
As a TOM professional, you'll play a pivotal role in driving Amazon's logistics evolution – shaping the way goods move, empowering our people, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.
Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in people management
Experience engaging, verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
A degree
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree and experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
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