512 Area Manager Abteilungsleiter jobs in the United Kingdom

Area Manager

Location: Brympton Way, Yeovil, BA202HT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 61.24 per hour 
Job Ref: OR11403
 
Responsibilities

• Lead two development management area teams, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service in determining planning applications.
li>Assist in managing the Development Management Service and lead area teams in planning applications, collaborating with internal and external consultees.
• Oversee professional management of applications from pre-application stage to compliance, adhering to the Council’s constitution and delegation scheme.
< i>Drive the teams to exceed performance targets, maximize income through fees and charges, and implement organizational and policy changes.
• Serve as the lead professional officer at Area Planning Committees, supporting Members in making informed planning decisions aligned with Development Plans and corporate objectives.
• Deputize for senior management, providing support and advice across cases and dealing with complex applications and external contacts.
• Ensure reports and recommendations comply with legal and corporate procedures, addressing objections and weighing planning considerations.
• Attend and present reports at Area Planning Committee meetings, addressing queries from members, objectors, and interested parties.
• Maintain the functioning of Area Planning Committees, ensuring confidence through briefings and training for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Members.
• Represent the Council in public inquiries and hearings, providing expert evidence and handling complaints, investigations, and inquiries.
• Line manage and mentor Principal Planning Officers and their teams, addressing performance and welfare issues.

Person Specification
Knowledge

• Understanding of statutory regulations related to planning and environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Experience

• Operational and managerial experience in local authority planning services and development management.
• Experience in designing and implementing service transformation processes for improvement.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing large teams and service areas.
• Experience in performance management and handling external accountabilities.
• Providing professional advice on complex applications to planning committees.
• Strategic input to policy development and strategy.
• Experience in giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examinations.
• Handling customer complaints and inquiries effectively.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

• Degree in planning, geography, or a related subject.
• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher.
• Evidence of continual professional development as per professional institute requirements.

Skills

• Ability to advise senior management and elected members on complex planning issues.
• Resilient nature with excellent communication skills for public and stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency in providing professional advice and guidance.
• Attention to detail in decision checking.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.

 
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Area Manager - Night Shift
Corby | £46,350 per annum | Permanent Night Shift
Are you an experienced Production professional in the Food industry, seeking a new challenge with real opportunity for impact and progression?
Our esteemed client in Corby is looking for an Area Manager to join their Production and Packaging team on a permanent night shift. This is a dynamic, hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
 
Role Overview
As an Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading high-performing teams and ensuring optimal productivity across production, preparation, and packaging areas. You'll be working in a high-care environment, so an understanding of stringent industry standards is key.
You'll be responsible for:
·Leading, managing, and motivating a dedicated production team.
·Setting and monitoring KPIs to ensure operational success.
·Implementing lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes.
·Driving continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
·Ensuring smooth operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
 
What We're Looking For
·Substantial experience in a food production environment, ideally within high-care areas.
·Proven leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
·A strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
·Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 
What's On Offer
·A competitive salary of £45,300.
·A permanent night shift schedule - offering flexibility during daytime hours.
·The chance to join a reputable and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and employee development.
 

Description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, youu2019ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.



Key job responsibilities

- Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing

- Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level

- Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility

- Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence

- Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards. Youu2019ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. Youu2019ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.



This will be a Night Shift Role.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in people management

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language



Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.

- Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques

- Experience working in another logistics environment

- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, youu2019ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.



Key job responsibilities

You will put your analytical skills to the test and roll up your sleeves to complete actions that will contribute to improving the functionality and level of service that Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers and Delivery Stations provide to our customers. This will include:

- Diving deep into data, mapping processes and problems

- Offering and testing potential solutions and implementing the best one(s)

- Interacting with highly efficient managers, technology development teams, and front-line Associates, thinking broadly about solutions to the most complex business and operational challenges faced by one of the worldu2019s fastest growing operations network



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work night shift and be based at one of our operational sites. Your main focus will be to maintain safety standards within your team and across your site. Youu2019ll also monitor and maintain process efficiency. Your days will always include prioritising routine team management and daily operational tasks, alongside other tasks like individual escalations, process improvement work and wide-scale operational contingency planning.



Being a key part of the operations team involves working with colleagues in other teams and external partners to make sure we stay on track to meet our customer demands and targets. This will involve analysing data and performance metrics with leaders in your business area, as well as discussing the operational pros and cons of technical improvements with engineers.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in people management

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.



- Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Experience in a logistical working environment

- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, youu2019ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.



Key job responsibilities

You will put your analytical skills to the test and roll up your sleeves to complete actions that will contribute to improving the functionality and level of service that Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers and Delivery Stations provide to our customers. This will include:

- Diving deep into data, mapping processes and problems

- Offering and testing potential solutions and implementing the best one(s)

- Interacting with highly efficient managers, technology development teams, and front-line Associates, thinking broadly about solutions to the most complex business and operational challenges faced by one of the worldu2019s fastest growing operations network



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work night shift and be based at one of our operational sites. Your main focus will be to maintain safety standards within your team and across your site. Youu2019ll also monitor and maintain process efficiency. Your days will always include prioritising routine team management and daily operational tasks, alongside other tasks like individual escalations, process improvement work and wide-scale operational contingency planning.



Being a key part of the operations team involves working with colleagues in other teams and external partners to make sure we stay on track to meet our customer demands and targets. This will involve analysing data and performance metrics with leaders in your business area, as well as discussing the operational pros and cons of technical improvements with engineers.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in people management

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.



- Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Experience in a logistical working environment

- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

When you join Amazon as an Area/Shift Manager, youu2019ll gain experience leading a large and diverse team to make sure your area of the business keeps pace with demand. In this hands-on role, youu2019ll learn about the complexity of operations at a global business and what it takes to make everything run seamlessly. While you implement your teamu2019s approach to drive productivity, youu2019ll also work closely with your colleagues to address challenges, which means no two days will be the same.



Key job responsibilities

- Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing

- Analyse and implement corrective actions to make sure quality and productivity are at consistently high levels, and business objectives are met across all shifts

- Support and lead a team and handle administrative work alongside building and supporting a strong team culture

- Analyse performance and suggest process improvements to optimise work and improve customer service

- Collaborate with other managers to standardise shift processes



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work shifts and be based at one of our operational sites. Your main focus will be to maintain safety standards within your team and across your site. Youu2019ll also monitor and maintain process efficiency. Your days will always include prioritising routine team management and daily operational tasks, alongside other tasks like individual escalations, process improvement work and wide-scale operational contingency planning.



Being a key part of the operations team involves working with colleagues in other teams and external partners to make sure we stay on track to meet our customer demands and targets. This will involve analysing data and performance metrics with leaders in your business area, as well as discussing the operational pros and cons of technical improvements with engineers.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.

Basic Qualifications

- Bacheloru2019s degree (or working towards a bacheloru2019s degree)

- Fluent and effective communication in English, encompassing both spoken and written forms

- Relevant experience in performing data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.



- Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Experience in a logistical working environment

- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

When you join Amazon as an Area/Shift Manager, youu2019ll gain experience leading a large and diverse team to make sure your area of the business keeps pace with demand. In this hands-on role, youu2019ll learn about the complexity of operations at a global business and what it takes to make everything run seamlessly. While you implement your teamu2019s approach to drive productivity, youu2019ll also work closely with your colleagues to address challenges, which means no two days will be the same.



Key job responsibilities

- Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing

- Analyse and implement corrective actions to make sure quality and productivity are at consistently high levels, and business objectives are met across all shifts

- Support and lead a team and handle administrative work alongside building and supporting a strong team culture

- Analyse performance and suggest process improvements to optimise work and improve customer service

- Collaborate with other managers to standardise shift processes



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work shifts and be based at one of our operational sites. Your main focus will be to maintain safety standards within your team and across your site. Youu2019ll also monitor and maintain process efficiency. Your days will always include prioritising routine team management and daily operational tasks, alongside other tasks like individual escalations, process improvement work and wide-scale operational contingency planning.



Being a key part of the operations team involves working with colleagues in other teams and external partners to make sure we stay on track to meet our customer demands and targets. This will involve analysing data and performance metrics with leaders in your business area, as well as discussing the operational pros and cons of technical improvements with engineers.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions.

Basic Qualifications

- Bacheloru2019s degree (or working towards a bacheloru2019s degree)

- Fluent and effective communication in English, encompassing both spoken and written forms

- Relevant experience in performing data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.



- Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Experience in a logistical working environment

- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, youu2019ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.



Key job responsibilities

- Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing

- Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level

- Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility

- Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence

- Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards. Youu2019ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. Youu2019ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.



This will be a Night Shift Role.



About the team

Customer Fulfilment, or CF, is where it all started for Amazon. CF has scaled up from a humble team of booksellers to a sophisticated global team which handles more than 1.5 million orders every day. The team is the foundation of our business and its efforts have helped us diversify across new regions and services. With the help of emerging technology, weu2019re always looking for ways to offer a bigger, better product range u2013 delivered quickly and affordably.



The CF team are the first people in the chain that helps customers get products at the speed weu2019re known for. Weu2019re based in Fulfilment Centres, which are at the heart of Amazonu2019s fast-paced Operations network. Our centres are sometimes referred to as the u2018First Mileu2019 because itu2019s where most Amazon packages start their journey. We help to manage dynamic inventory and facilitate speedy deliveries round the clock.



Lots of different people work in our Fulfilment Centres, so there are plenty of opportunities for every skillset. Some of us work with physical products, while others analyse data to help everyone across the business make smart decisions

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in people management

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language



Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.

- Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques

- Experience working in another logistics environment

- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Operations is the beating heart of Amazon. This key part of our business makes sure we fulfil and dispatch orders efficiently so that our customers get their items on time. As an Area Manager, youu2019ll make sure your site is running as smoothly as it should so that we can meet customer demand. You will be leading a team that helps keep our operations safe, efficient, and of a high quality and taking on a number of projects across our network to drive productivity.



Key job responsibilities

- Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and wellbeing

- Analyse and implement changes to keep quality and productivity at a consistently high level

- Oversee projects to streamline processes, optimise productivity and increase quality of service for customers within your area of responsibility

- Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence

- Work collaboratively with management-level colleagues to standardise shift practices



A day in the life

Youu2019ll work on a shift pattern at one of our sites, making sure it is as productive as it can be. Your main focus will be to own and drive a culture of safety and uphold quality and shift performance standards. Youu2019ll also oversee process improvements within your area and drive implementation. A typical day is varied, including everything from routine team management and daily operational responsibilities to process improvement and wide-scale operational contingency tasks. Youu2019ll also be a role model and mentor to new managers.



About the team

Amazon Logistics, or AMZL, handles u2018last mileu2019 delivery duties in partnership with third-party distribution businesses. We utilise creative thinking and continuous improvement initiatives to get millions of physical products into the hands of our customers. Our goal is to make our customersu2019 delivery experience as smooth as possible and roll out global delivery solutions for our newest concepts, like Amazon Fresh, Prime Now and Amazon Restaurants.



There are two sides to what we do. Our u2018under the roofu2019 associates process millions of products for dispatch to our delivery teams. Our team is people-focused and supportive, particularly as lots of our people work through the night. We focus mostly on operations, with 24/7 shifts in most of our locations.



Meanwhile, our u2018on the roadu2019 people work with Amazon Flex - a network of delivery contractors. Every year, we continually raise the bar for customer experience with new, innovative delivery services. We look for new ways to overcome industry wide logistics challenges and new ideas to reduce our carbon footprint, supported by a portfolio of cutting-edge vehicles (including Electric Vehicles) and technology to help us do just that.

Basic Qualifications

- A degree

- Relevant experience in people management

- Relevant experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including your peers and leadership

- Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions

- Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and local language

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, weu2019d love to hear from you.



- Experience working with Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques

- Experience working in another logistics environment

- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment



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.



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



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 youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.