Here at Amazon we are currently seeking for experienced Sort Center Area Managers to join our team within our Kemps Creek Sort Center.

For this position, you'll play a key role in driving engagement and execution excellence in our Sort Center operations. This leader will be comfortable managing and inspiring a team, able to think strategically (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic and data-intensive operations environment. The successful candidate will be a natural self-starter who is comfortable supporting daily operational activities. This individual must have a curious mind-set, excellent analytical abilities, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

Please note the shift pattern is based on 4 days on and 3 days off, this is a full-time contract.

• Please note, the shift pattern for this role is: Wednesday
• Saturday 08:00-18:00

This position requires a candidate with the proven ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our growth while motivating others to meet challenges in a deadline-driven environment.

• Key job responsibilities
• Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates
• Maintaining Health and Safety standards, while promoting a Health and Safety culture on-site.
• Oversee and improve performance of all aspects of sortation operations including but not limited to:
• Lead sort center activities across a shift and support coordination of staff plans and operating schedules.
• Develop a strong performing team fostering a culture of safety, customer obsession and engagement.
• Support developing and implementing process quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Encourage and strengthen our strong culture of health and safety best practices.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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