Graduate Area Manager - MME1 (Darlington)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

An Area Manager is a manager with a bias for action. You will manage day-to-day operations in one of the segments from inbound to outbound (receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping) and liaise with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of operations. Through your work, you will continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the Fulfilment centre provides to our customers.

In this role you will lead and develop a team of associates to their full potential, ensuring your team meets performance objectives in order to fulfill and exceed our customers' expectations. You will learn to carry out a manager's responsibilities in accordance with Amazon's policies and procedures; ensuring that standards of discipline are maintained and infringements are handled appropriately.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for measuring, evaluating and improving the processes in the areas of Transportation, Supply Chain and Logistics, obtaining and reporting on key metrics data and driving production within your area.

Responsibilities:

You will be managing aspects of output in your area: people management, metrics, productivity targets, and process improvements. The extent of your duties will include:

Maintain health and safety standards within your area and promote a positive health and safety culture on site.

Lead, manage and mentor a large and diverse team of associates in a specified department within a very fast-paced and high-volume environment. Take responsibility for all HR related activities within the team, including Employee Relations and Time Recording activities.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

About you:

We want to hire the world's brightest minds, and offer them an environment in which they can relentlessly improve the experience for our customers.

You will be able demonstrate strong leadership ability and excellent communications skills across all levels within a diverse culture.

You will be results driven with analytical capability, with the ability to innovate and simplify current process and practices.

You should have strong decision making skills, that use sound reasoning and when required use consultation to achieve consensus.

You will be willing to work to flexible schedules / shifts (including nights) and commit the time required to get the job done

We are looking for forward-thinkers who take a continuously proactive approach and create a culture of creativity within the workplace.
· You obtained a Bachelor's Degree
· You are flexible to relocate for the position if needed
· You are willing to work in non-traditional shift pattern which may include nights and weekends
· You speak fluent English and local language