Amazon
Sr. Operations Manager
$135K–$183K
Cottage Grove, WI · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years direct management experience; no alternative stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
About the job
Leads the Inbound or Outbound functional area at Amazon’s Cottage Grove fulfillment center, overseeing people, budget, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Manage, coach, and develop Operations and Area Managers while holding them accountable for performance.
- Own budgetary performance and drive safety, quality, operational excellence, and Lean improvements.
- Collaborate across functions and share best practices across departments, shifts, and the network.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
- Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques.
- Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination; must work flexible hours, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or 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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