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Amazon Sr Material Flow Optimization Operations Engineer, NASC Material Flow Optimization in Nashville, Tennessee
Description
Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge of operations involving sortation, distribution, and logistics as Amazon delivers world class service to our customers? The Amazon NASC Material Flow Optimization Team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience leading projects and programs in applying planning and engineering principles to operations. This would also include developing and implementing process improvement initiatives within the logistics and distribution industry.
As an MFO Operations Engineer, you will work with multiple teams and a broad set of stakeholders including labor planning, operations, network planning, and service performance in designing and improving our expanding network of North American Sort Centers, while challenging the status quo of existing operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering principles, planning, forecasting, cost estimating, and process flows along with proven management skills in leading and developing others.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to display your skills in the following areas:
Floor layout design and implementation
Optimized flow modeling
Facilitate the set-up and integration within buildings of new products, services, and operations
Plan and develop a dynamic network of facilities that is growing at a rate of 60% per year
Apply engineering principles, develop processes, and improve operations
Study operations to optimize and design new tools involving simulation and planning
Develop innovative design concepts to improve throughput, facility utilization, and optimize labor
Develop strong, productive relationships across peer organization that further our business objectives.
Manage complex and quick-turn projects while demonstrating exceptional business judgement.
Assess process improvement and transformation opportunities and partner with process owners and stakeholders to scope opportunities, define problem statements and objectives, and structure projects and teams
Train, coach, and mentor field Operations teams to empower them with leveraging operations tools and systems to meet daily business needs.
Travel up to 40%
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
7+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
Experience in complex work environments, including (but not limited to robotics, automation, diagnostic and test equipment)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, GA, Atlanta - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 107,600.00 - 145,600.00 USD annually