Military Area Manager

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Area Manager<br><br>This role focuses on those who have military experience interested in working in the private sector. Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon Operations.<br><br>At Amazon, thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience. On a daily basis, those with military backgrounds are able to apply their knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities in a wide variety of careers – influencing change across the globe.<br><br>Are you ready to champion extraordinary customer service, Amazon style?<br><br>Are you up for crafting solutions and solving tomorrow’s problems today?<br><br>Then we have an opportunity just for you!<br><br>We’re seeking an Area Manager to join our dynamic Fulfillment Center. Our Fulfillment Centers are at the heart of Amazon’s rapidly growing Operations network: they’re where we manage our dynamic inventory. They’re also where we developed our industry-leading workflows. Our teams stow deliveries, pick products, package them up and ship them out: each of these groups have played their part in taking us where we are today.<br><br>In these facilities we’re building the future of customer service, as we work towards becoming Earth’s most customer-centric company. This is your chance to make history with us.<br><br><strong>About The Role And Responsibilities<br><br></strong>You’ll be responsible as a leader for one of the main teams in your FC: receive, stow, pick, pack or ship. Along with your peers, you’ll ensure that all workflows run smoothly and that customer expectations are met, if not exceeded.<br><br>In the logistics team you enter and lead, we’ll be entrusting a team of approximately 80 to 120 associates to you. You’ll drive the training and integration of your team, while motivating and inspiring forward progress. All the while, you’ll exercise good judgement, making sure progress and critical metric targets are worked towards and met.<br><br>While you achieve this, you’ll ensure motivation, engagement and performance:<br><br><ul><li> You’ll need to safeguard your team’s safety, promoting Amazon’s Health and Safety standards,</li><li> You’ll lead cross-functional teams, tasked with solving operational problems,</li><li> You’ll uphold Amazon’s high standards of process quality,</li><li> You’ll maintain inventory accuracy,</li><li> You’ll strive to improve and streamline processes,</li><li> You’ll become a subject matter expert on larger FC processes and activities,</li><li> You’ll actively share and promote best practices with your colleagues and network,<br><br></li></ul><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> - Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field</li><li> - Experience in managing and developing teams</li><li> - Experience in project and program management</li><li> - Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience with Six Sigma, or analytical and process improvement techniques<br><br></li></ul>Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.<br><br>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon UK Services Ltd.<br><br>Job ID: A10554469

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