Operations Manager

Newspaper WordPress; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Norwich is seeking an Operations Manager to drive operational excellence within their teams. You will manage and develop Area Managers, ensure performance across shifts, and lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. A degree and relevant experience in stakeholder management are essential, along with strong analytical skills. The position offers a chance to contribute to a diverse workplace and impact the organization positively.

Qualifications

• A degree is required.
• Previous experience in people and stakeholder management is necessary.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Area Managers.
• Lead operational teams and positively impact site performance.
• Design initiatives to improve operational performance.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Lean techniques

Logistical operations

Education

Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Operations ManagerAmazon TANorwichOperations 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. It’s driven by Operations Managers who bring the team together to push excellence in safety, quality and productivity across our sites. At your site, you’ll lead other managers and create the operational plan that helps your teams meet their targets. This role is all about driving operational excellence to create the Amazon of tomorrow. Key job responsibilities Manage and develop a team of Area Managers Lead operational teams on a shift, deal with issues, and positively impact site performance Analyse shift performance against relevant business objectives, and put in place actions to improve our operational excellence Work closely with other support teams, including HR, Finance, Health and Safety, and Security Design and deliver initiatives across the sites to improve operational performance### BASIC QUALIFICATIONSA degree Relevant experience in people and stakeholder management Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English and intermediate proficiency in the local language Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions Relevant experience in key areas of production and supply chains ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques Experience in a similar logistical working 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 (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy\_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.