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Area Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Amazon

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Hours
Includes night work · Includes weekends
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Experience comfort with ambiguity

- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

- Has knowledge and experience in direct-to-customer fulfillment operations as well as excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills

- Experience defining projects, collecting requirements, designing process solutions

- Qualifications in Engineering, Operations, or related fields

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively and build partnership relationships with both agency management representatives and their delivery providers

- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement with demonstrable problem solving skills and analytical skills

- Ability to change and adapt as our business grows and you must adapt to changes in management

- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills

- Direct management experience for employees and their performance

Nice to have

- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal

- Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau

- Experience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.

- Management experience in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.

- Experience leading process improvements through Lean process, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.

The role

This is a fixed-term contract position.

Central Operations (CO) refers to a new approach in Amazon Logistics (AMZL) to define a scalable solution to run an increasingly complex and growing last mile delivery network. CO is a key strategic initiative with a vision to transform the way AMZL executes route planning, labor planning and last mile on-road delivery experience. This is a chance to support a rapidly evolving part of AMZL, taking the lead in developing a best-in-class operation to make effective, real-time decisions to maximize customer and driver experience through effective route planning.

As an Area Manager, you will lead a team to drive performance and ensure standard processes are followed for all the daily tasks. You will be responsible for building processes, systems, and mechanisms to schedule tens of thousands of packages across multiple Delivery Stations daily. You will drive execution and efficiency through data-driven decision-making and analytical problem-solving. You will be accountable for cost, customer experience, and delivery partner experience, both in daily execution and long-term step-function improvements. Additional responsibilities include coaching and mentoring the team, nurturing positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the organization.

What you'll do

- Managing daily operations of the team, ensuring all the required tasks are executed on time, adhering to the standard practices.

- Monitor and report on daily and weekly performances. Deep dive on trends, identify the gaps in performance metrics and take corrective actions.

- Execute best practices that improve customer, cost, and delivery partner outcomes· Develop processes and systems to achieve metrics, often requiring scrappy solutions to temporarily overcome technical limitations. The ability to scale will be critical to all processes.

- Create and drive scalable standard work that enables remote support of a complex business area

- Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives though quantitative analysis and data-driven decision making

- Create, manage, support recognition and communication programs for scheduling team

- The designated shift pattern for this role is on Sundays and Thursdays, from 12:00 to 20:00 CET.

Hiring process

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  2. Assessments

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About Amazon

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the world's largest employers and operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, data centers, and corporate offices across the globe. In Spain, Amazon has a significant presence with corporate offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center facilities, including in Huesca and other regions. The company is known for its customer-centric culture, innovation, and fast-paced work environment, offering a wide range of roles from engineering and operations to corporate and creative positions.

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Huesca

Good to know if you are moving

  • Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa sponsorship and support for moving to Spain.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as numerous fulfillment and data center locations.
  • Amazon is known for its leadership principles, which are integral to its corporate culture and are important for career advancement.
  • Employees often have the opportunity to work on global projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.
  • Amazon provides competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, stock options, and career development programs.

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Additional information

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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.

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