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Pathways Operations Manager 2021 - Dobroviz

Kladno, Czech Republic

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Pathways Operations Manager 2021 - Dobroviz

Location: Opportunities available in Czech Republic - PRG2, Dobroviz Please note that your location preference will be subject to availability and you must be open to relocation as part of the program.

Shift Pattern: You are willing to work in non-traditional shift pattern, which may include nights and weekends

Language: Candidates must speak the language of the country to which they apply at a minimum C1 level.

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We are looking for smart and analytical people, who are passionate about operations, to join the Pathways leadership team in Amazon Operations to become Amazon's next generation of leaders.
Our Pathways program is designed for those candidates who thrive on driving change, building an organization and leading through others, by giving them a direct management assignment in our Fulfillment, Sortation and Delivery network. Ideal candidates for this program are expected to leverage their strong analytical, communication, and thinking big skills.

About the Role
Are you looking to become a leader in a global Fortune 100 company where you can manage people, process, and technology in one of the world's leading logistics, supply chain, transportation, and fulfillment operations? Would you enjoy the challenge of delivering a continuously improving customer experience to over 285 million customers globally? Could you assume financial responsibilities that impact both the bottom line and shareholder expectations for a growing Fortune 100 corporation? If the answer is yes, then the Amazon Pathways program may be right for you.

Pathways (Operations Leadership Development Program) Operations Manager
Pathways is a five-year Operations Leadership Development Program designed to rapidly develop talented MBA graduates with the skills they need to be an Amazon General Managers and Directors. Pathways members will develop leadership skills and gain a deep knowledge of the business through a series of progressively challenging operational assignments across Amazon's growing supply chain network. Pathways are expected to be mobile and scale with the growth of the business, lead and develop large teams, solve problems with creative solutions and Deliver Results on behalf of our customers! Full-time roles are available globally.

Talented individuals are crystallized into great leaders through cornerstone experiences - leadership opportunities that result in life changing lessons and drive people to accomplish great things. Through a series of crucible opportunities in the core of our elite operations network, we will stretch your leadership capacity and assume progressively challenging leadership roles starting as a front-line leader (Area Manager) and then moving into an Operations Manager role. The business lessons you learn and credibility you develop will benefit you over the rest of your career and quickly prepare you for effective executive leadership as a Senior Manager in the program and graduation at Director-level role.

Responsibilities Include
A Pathways candidate begins as a front-line manager in our Fulfillment, Sortation and Delivery network at one of many locations nationwide. As front-line managers, you will lead a team of 50-100 right away, while mastering the tools, processes and operations culture that have created Earth's most customer-centric company. You'll have a chance to take on progressive assignments specifically designed to leverage your leadership skills, develop your business acumen, and test your analytics capability. You will engage in continuous improvement projects throughout the course of the program in order to gain efficiencies and productivity in your assigned area of responsibility.

Additional responsibilities may include:
• Developing standard operating procedures for the respective business teams
• Direct accountability for setting and meeting operational goals, strategic planning and forecasting
• Leading a team of area managers and associates
• Leading process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• You are currently enrolled in/or are a 2021 graduate of a MBA, PhD or Masters and available for full time work in 2021
• You have either a MBA, PhD or Masters in engineering, management, logistics, manufacturing, science or a similar field
• Relevant professional experience in an operational, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or transportation environments or similar
• Demonstrable decision-making skills, enabling you to use sound reasoning as and when required; you can consult others in achieving consensus
• Demonstrable analytical skills, a sound business judgment and strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrable leadership ability in a managerial role
• Demonstrable stakeholder management at varying levels of seniority
• You are fluent in English and the local language of your requested location

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You have gained previous experience in setting, monitoring and improving KPIs, as well as similar metrics
• Successful track record in supporting customers, both internally and externally
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma and kaizen techniques and methodologies would be advantageous

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.

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Job ID: Amazon-1288456
Employment Type: Other

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