Sr Operations Manager, RFD4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 31, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.
Key job responsibilities
- Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
- Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
- Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
- Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
- Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
- Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives. A day in the life
- Lift and move items >50lbs pounds each
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
- Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
- Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
- Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
- Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 7+ years’ direct management experience, including a salaried, hourly and agency workforce, in a logistics, fulfillment, last-mile manufacturing, engineering, production or distribution environment
- Demonstrated track record of delivering performance and financial based results in high pressure environments
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and lean techniques
- Experience with the full lifecycle staffing, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations
- Strong analytical capability; track record of digging into data and finding solutions for a variety of operational problems
- Excellent communication skills (including local language and English, written and verbal)
- Experience managing third party resources on a regional/national scale
- Experience managing contingent workforce in a business with peak seasons
- Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
Preferred qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred
- Experience in a startup environment
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Interest in long-term career development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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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, IL, Huntley - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually