As a Senior Operations Manager at our OAK4 site in Tracy, CA, you'll be at the helm of a large-scale operation that delivers for millions of Amazon customers every day. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact on one of the world's most customer-obsessed supply chains.
Be part of something extraordinary from Day One!
What You'll Do
- Own the operation - Take full accountability for budgetary performance, people development, and operational excellence across your functional area (Inbound or Outbound).
- Lead and develop leaders - Manage, coach, and mentor a team of Operations and Area Managers, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable while building the next generation of Amazon leaders.
- Drive continuous improvement - Champion Lean initiatives, process innovations, and quality programs that push your team and the FC to exceed business goals.
- Deliver a world-class customer experience - Ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met or exceeded every single day.
- Collaborate cross-functionally - Partner with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT, and peer leaders to secure resources, share best practices, and drive site-wide success.
- Cultivate ideas - Source and nurture innovative ideas from your team, translating them into actionable improvement plans that raise the bar across the network.
- Share best practices - Take proactive steps to ensure best practices are shared across all departments, shifts, and the broader network.
Additional Job Elements to this Hands-On Leadership Role
- Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
- Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
- Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
- Ability to work in construction/distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
- Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)
Fun Facts About This Location
- Massive facility - OAK4's warehouse footprint is over 1,017,000 square feet, with two mezzanines that nearly double the usable space
- Robotics-powered - OAK4 is a robotics sortable facility where associates work alongside robots to ship items smaller than a conventional microwave
- Growing city - Tracy is the second-most populous city in San Joaquin County and it's part of the greater San Francisco Bay Area Combined Statistical Area
- Prime logistics location - Tracy is close to major highways, the Port of Oakland, and a nearby airport, making it an ideal hub for e-commerce and distribution
- Amazon hub - Tracy is one of few cities in the world to have multiple Amazon facilities within city limits
- Year-Round Great Weather - Tracy enjoys mild winters and hot, dry summers, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and biking year-round
- Affordable Living - Tracy offers significantly more affordable housing compared to coastal California, making it an attractive option for families and professionals who want Bay Area proximity without the premium price tag
- Close to Weekend Getaways - Residents enjoy quick access to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley wine country, and the California coast
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Engineering, Operations or related field and MBA preferred
- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
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, CA, Tracy - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
