Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

Amazon is seeking a proven technology Manager to implement Advanced Technology initiatives in Amazon Fulfillment centers. The Systems Integration Team supports WW Engineering Advanced Technologies in the deployment and development of: Robotics, Packaging Automation, Autonomous Vehicles and new Mechatronic systems. This position requires the ability to innovate, analyze, plan, organize, implement, and manage process improvement projects to maximize safe, economical, and effective use of materials, energy, and people.

Key job responsibilities

• Guiding cross-functional teams of business and technical teams to deliver impactful results at Amazon speed.

• Study, learn, and diagnose Amazon fulfillment operational processes, identify root causes and improvement opportunities, prescribe improvement strategies and guide the improvement effort.

• Planning and designing systems that increase critical-to-quality (CTQ) business needs by improving integration of people, materials, equipment, software, and finance.

• Leveraging and integrating advanced technology into process design to maximize return on investment and minimize costs.

• Recommending and implementing changes to product design, safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards.

• Project and Change management from conception to completion.

• Setting clear goals and guiding a team to achieve those goals.

• Writing clear documents, and guiding project meetings with Sr. Management.

What is the impact you can expect to enjoy:

• Work on high impact projects

• Help Amazon grow by designing simple and scalable solutions to complex problems.

• Work with operations teams as part of the Global Ops Engineering team to deliver transformative change.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced technical (MS/MBA/PhD) degree with focus on Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Management Science, Economics, and related areas.

• Expert knowledge of tools including: Statistical Hypothesis testing, Optimization heuristics, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Simulation, Queueing Analysis

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in written and verbal communication

• Experience developing and deploying large capital projects at global scale.

• Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project), AutoCAD, and statistical tools (JMP or Minitab, SAS, SPSS, R, etc.)

• Experience with change management and influencing, negotiating and communicating across multiple organization levels.

• Travel up to 60% may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter with working knowledge and proven track record of success with problem solving methodologies and programs.

• Proven change management and influence skills; ability to negotiate and communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to drive significant organizational change.

• Excellent presentation skills, dynamic approach with the ability to translate theory into practical application.

• Demonstrated skills influencing global business partners.

• Proven analytical capabilities.

• Passionate about the customer, whose experience with Amazon depends on us.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.