Area Manager - Carlisle, PA

Manufacturing/Production/Operations Career Level   Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Reference Code   031157 Company   Amazon URL   www.amazon.com Amazon.com hires people from all types of backgrounds, into positions based all over the world. We recruit the best and brightest. Why Join Amazon.com? At Amazon, we believe that every day is still Day One. A day to take a first step. A day to look forward to new challenges. And today is that day for you. It's your day to be a part of something great. Your day to make your ideas come to life. And your day to join a company that redefines itself every day. That's the energy and excitement behind Amazon. Area Manager - Carlisle, PA  Job Posting:   Area ManagerReports To: Operations Manager Location:  Carlisle, PA Fulfillment Center Amazon.com is seeking Area Managers for our Fulfillment Center in Carlisle, PA.  Amazon.com is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.   Our area managers are frontline supervisors that manage, control, and direct the inventory, shipping, and receiving functions. The area managers work to continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the fulfillment centers provide to our customers and to exceed departmental productivity goals. Responsibilities:  Maintain a complete and thorough understanding of inventory control and systems in a multi-product automated distribution center; Implement change or develop new processes as necessary to provide the ability to better direct-ship multiple products to multiple locations; Continually measure and evaluate all work processes. Lead and supervise a team of 25 to 40 hourly associates in a specified department within our Fulfillment Centers. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department, Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; resolving conflicts; staffing; and development of employees, SOPs, and productivity within the department on a day-to-day basis.  This is an intermediate-level management position that is fully accountable for the results of the group's activity. This position requires a candidate who has the ability to drive process improvements and keep pace with our explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to employee development, an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma, and a keen interest in and familiarity with WMS systems, in addition to an exceptional level of dedication, motivation, and intelligence. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a strong technical and analytical aptitude, are required. A bachelor's degree is required.   The ideal degree would be in engineering, operations, supply chain or a related field.  We highly value leadership and management experience.   Opportunities for advancement are abundant.  Amazon.com offers competitive packages, including comprehensive heath care, 401K, restricted stock units, growth potential, and a challenging and exciting work environment.