Amazon
Sr. Operations Manager
$122K–$164K
Shepherdsville, KY · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, or distribution environment.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
About the job
Leads site operations or a functional area in a Fulfillment Center, managing people, budgets, safety, quality, performance, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop Operations and Area Managers, setting expectations and holding them accountable for team and department performance.
- Oversee safety, quality, operational performance, and customer experience for Inbound or Outbound operations.
- Drive Lean and process-improvement initiatives and coordinate resources with support teams to meet business goals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 7+ years of direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
- Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, and termination.
- Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques; able to work flexible hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation; experience with contingent workforce during peak seasons.
- Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field and MBA preferred; ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
Pay
121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Lean
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