Amazon is seeking a Site Operations Leader to drive the successful installation and deployment of automation and material handling systems across multiple facilities. This role provides technical expertise in deploying automation and robotics, while leading field execution with a strong focus on master scheduling, budget management, and procurement coordination. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The Site Operations Leader will develop high-performing teams, establish standard work, and partner cross-functionally to execute complex projects with multi-site impact.

Key job responsibilities
Provide technical expertise for automation initiatives across assigned sites

Implement technical solutions and contribute to architectural decisions

Follow and help develop technical standards and best practices

Participate in technical reviews and drive engineering excellence

Recommend and implement process improvements

Lead delivery of complex projects with multi-site impact ($10M to $50M scope)

Develop and maintain master schedules for MHE implementations

Own budget tracking and financial reporting for assigned projects

Manage procurement timelines and shipment logistics for critical MHE components

Create and maintain integrated project schedules across multiple sites

Track critical path items and identify/mitigate schedule risks

Work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams

Coordinate with vendors on equipment delivery schedules and milestone tracking

Lead weekly schedule and budget review meetings

Provide technical input to leadership for decision-making

Manage relationships with vendors and partners

Create and maintain technical documentation

Develop procurement and logistics strategies for large-scale deployments

Monitor and report KPIs for schedule adherence, budget performance, and technical metrics

Support achievement of safety, timeline, cost, and quality metrics

Coordinate site logistics and inventory for large complex projects
Note: Candidates can sit out of any Amazon location in US.

A day in the life
As a Operations Engineer – Site Operations Leader, you will serve as a technical expert in the integration and deployment of automation and material handling solutions, with a strong focus on master scheduling, budget management, and procurement tracking. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills, along with the ability to collaborate across organizations to drive implementations and improvements across multiple sites.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects experience
• 5+ years of Reliability Program Manager experience
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• 5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
• Experience and strong technical background in relevant fields of automated or non-automated material handling equipment
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
• Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, AZ, Phoenix - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Diego - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, KY, Hebron - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, MA, North Reading - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, MI, Caledonia - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, OH, Cincinnati - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 107,600.00 - 145,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Kent - 119,600.00 - 161,700.00 USD annually