Operations And Logistics Manager Jobs in Frederick, MD

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Be a part of operating the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure! Amazon Web Services is seeking a motivated professional for a Data Center Logistics Manager position. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence.
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the oversight of multiple spare parts rooms located in staffed and un-staffed Data Centers. The role incorporates analyzation and continuous improvement around effectiveness of work methods, procedures, controls, and staffing. Our Logistics Managers ensure performance plans are set, maintained, continuously improved upon, and difficult problems are met with creative solutions to achieve highly accurate and timely inventory movement throughout our Data Centers.
Key job responsibilities
Logistics Operations Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to guarantee the organization is running smoothly, ensuring our service meets the expectations and needs of our customers and business on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. Some of these operational tasks include:
Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations and ensure accuracy and quality
Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Logistics Managers to balance labor
Determine timelines that meet business and customer expectations; ensure they are met
Partnering with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
Remove roadblocks and obstacles for major initiatives
Logistics Business Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to act as a Logistics business leader by doing the following:
The primary point of contact for communication and escalation to both internal and external teams/customers within his/her respective area
The primary developer of team strategies, vision and goals for their team in alignment with the broader organization
Ensure operational practices are fully compliant with legislation and policy
Generate and/or filter information from higher levels of management to their teams
Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
Logistics People Leader- It is the manager's responsibility to act as a logistics people leader by doing the following:
Manage and drive staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, performance levels and process change initiatives
The primary facilitator of team coordination and cohesion
Maintain a strong focus on personal and team growth and development
A strong supporter of projects outside of day-to-day operations
Distribute new opportunities fairly amongst the team when available
Hold regularly scheduled 1:1's with a focus on personal development
Ensure accountability and documentation on coaching opportunities
Opening new requisitions and ensure bar is being raised with new internal hires
Process Improver- The manager shall be a champion of continuous improvement by:
Proactively being a driver of process standardization and continuous improvement across the org
Contributes to operational deployment plans outlining critical and best practice launch activities
Teaching how to create documents, processes, tools and metrics that reflect outcomes
Conducts post-deployment evaluations to measure launch effectiveness (PDSA)
Advise team members on process improvement strategies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of logistics operations experience
- 2+ years of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices experience
- 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing inventory in warehousing, retail or distribution setting
- Experience in transportation operations and industry knowledge
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience in computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of computer hardware components and operating systems
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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, MD, Frederick - 65,000.00 - 113,800.00 USD annually