Help shape the future of fulfillment alongside passionate, talented people who are obsessed with delivering for customers. As a Senior Operations Manager at our GRR1 building in charming Caledonia, MI, you'll be at the helm of a large-scale operation that delivers for millions of Amazon customers every day. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact on one of the world's most customer-obsessed supply chains. Be part of something extraordinary from day one.
What You'll Do
• Own the operation – Take full accountability for budgetary performance, people development, and operational excellence across your functional area (Inbound or Outbound).
• Lead and develop leaders – Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Operations and Area Managers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable while building the next generation of Amazon leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement – Champion Lean initiatives, process innovations, and quality programs that push your team and the FC to exceed business goals.
• Deliver a world-class customer experience – Ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met or exceeded every single day.
• Collaborate cross-functionally – Partner with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT, and peer leaders to secure resources, share best practices, and drive site-wide success.
• Cultivate ideas – Source and nurture innovative ideas from your team, translating them into actionable improvement plans that raise the bar across the network.
• Share best practices – Take proactive steps to ensure best practices are shared across all departments, shifts, and the broader network.
Additional Job Elements to this hands-on Leadership Role:
• Lift and move totes up to 49 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)
Fun Facts about this location
• Charming small-town feel
• Best of both worlds: Located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Caledonia offers an affordable, peaceful suburban/rural lifestyle with easy access to all the urban amenities including shopping, dining, and entertainment
• Beautiful scenery: The area boasts green pastures, flowing waters, and beautiful farm country — a little bit rural, a little bit suburban, with gorgeous landscapes in between
• Fast-growing community: Caledonia has seen steady growth driven by new construction and its proximity to major roadways, making it an increasingly popular place to call home
• Parks galore: Residents enjoy an abundance of parks and an active parks and recreation program
• Highly rated: Niche.com ranks Caledonia as one of the best places to live in Michigan
• Family-friendly: Known for great neighbors, excellent schools, and a safe, nurturing environment for families
