Amazon
Operations Manager
$91K–$136K
Kansas City, KS · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of employee and performance management; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience for the education requirement. Preferred: 1+ years in performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
About the job
Leads and develops operations teams to maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery performance across Amazon’s operations network.
What you'll do
- Mentor and motivate salaried and hourly employees, and lead large-scope site or regional projects.
- Build productivity plans using forecasts, productivity requirements, and load balancing with other leaders.
- Manage safety, quality, productivity, and delivery promises in collaboration with support teams.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and work areas, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques; experience leading process improvements through Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.
- Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees; relevant industry experience or a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
Pay
91,000.00 - 136,500.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Lean process, Kaizen, Six Sigma
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