Sr. Operations Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The position holds strong potential for career advancement within a reputable company, though it may require significant physical demands.
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- Involvement in key operational processes
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Pros
- Opportunities for leadership development and mentorship
- Involvement in critical operational processes at a leading logistics firm
- Strong company brand and stability under Amazon
Cons
- Requires significant physical exertion and flexibility
- High performance expectations may lead to stress
- Potential long hours and weekend work
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • On-site, physically demanding role
Good fit
- Experienced operations managers
- Leaders eager to improve operational processes
- Candidates who thrive in a physically active and demanding role
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without logistics experience
- Individuals preferring a remote or sedentary job
- Candidates averse to physical labor or long hours
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
DESCRIPTION
Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.
Responsibilities:
• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.
Additional Job Elements:
• 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)
