UK 2019 MIL AM - Operations Management (Rugeley/Coalville/Birmingham area)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This role focuses on former military or currently serving military interested in working in the private sector. Amazon's military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon Operations.

Military are a key aspect of Amazon's business plan to identify and develop future Operations leaders to support our vast and growing Operations infrastructure. We are growing in the United Kingdom and need strong leaders to continue that growth. For those (currently serving or ex-military) who have a university degree or equivalent and have already led teams of 45 or greater people, the Military Recruiting Team is looking to hire you as Military Area Managers to lead our Operations and Logistics teams.

Primary responsibilities:

· Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 80-100 Amazonians (up to 200 during Peak period), with support of your Operations Leads/Supervisors, to achieve safety, quality and productivity targets.
· Manage the flow of articles within your area of responsibility/zone, understanding that yours is a part of a larger system, while ensuring quality control, management of stock, and the most effective use of the resources in your team.
· In pursuit of operational excellence, you will follow standard processes and participate in continuous improvement/optimization projects in your area but also participate in Kaizen or Lean projects that may have national or international scope.

Post is open to anyone with disabilities, including wounded veterans.

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Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree (university) or equivalent
· Excellent oral and written communication in English.
· You are able to work in shifts (rotation morning / afternoon each week with possibility to work at night),
· You have excellent analytical skills that allow you to interpret complex information, support decision-making, and develop clear and concrete action plans,
· You are dynamic, lead from the front, believe in servant leadership, and are hands-on,
· You know how to handle ambiguity and make quick decisions,
· You have the aptitude to train, motivate and persuade.
· You have led military teams.