Amazon
Sr. Operations Manager
$135K–$183K
Joliet, IL · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 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 fulfillment center operations, managing Operations and Area Managers and driving safety, quality, performance, employee development, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Oversee Inbound or Outbound operations, including safety, quality, performance, and customer experience.
- Lead, coach, and hold Operations and Area Managers accountable for team and department performance.
- Drive Lean and process improvement initiatives and coordinate resources with support teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Flexible hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, as business demands.
- Prior experience managing the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, and termination.
- Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean techniques.
Nice to have
- Degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons.
Pay
135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually (base salary)
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