Amazon’s expanding Logistics products and services (e.g. Amazon Logistics, Global Specialty Fulfillment, and Amazon Delivery Technology) are creating new customer segments, including drivers, recipients, shippers, property managers, global sellers and storage owners. Shipping and Delivery Support (SDS) is a customer service organization dedicated to create world class support for these new customer segments.
To achieve our mission SDS is seeking a Operations Manager who lead approximately 8 Team Managers and 160-200 Customer Service Associates; responsible for the overall direction and performance of the teams
- Ability to set the vision, direction, and culture of the team by managing individual and team performance expectations and goals, monitoring real time service levels and schedule adherence, and holding the team accountable for meeting and exceeding performance targets
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Amazon’s policies and procedures; additional responsibilities include interviewing, training and motivating employees; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; and effective conflict resolution
- Manage the career growth and development of the Customer Support team by driving focus on Amazon’s Leadership Principles
- Responsible for Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; resolving conflicts; staffing; and development of employees, Standard Operating Procedures, high quality and productivity within the department
- Effectively partners and builds productive working relationships with direct reports, peers, leadership, and other departments
Operations and Project Management
Manage workflow, handle escalations, proactively engage resources to address issues and effectively delegate workload across the leadership teamDrive creation of staffing plans, schedules, quality initiatives, process change initiatives, Lean / Kaizen activities, and other change / Six Sigma initiativesParticipate on business leadership meetings, helping to develop and drive strategies and programs which improve the competitive position and profitability of the organizationWorks to build and maintain customer trustSolving complex customer support issues and proactively heading off negative service trends.Identifying and eliminating root cause barriers to accuracy, productivity, and qualityUnderstanding and correctly utilizing resources provided by internal systems, departments, policies, and proceduresDeveloping and achieving performance goals and objectives in order to achieve customer support expectationsPlease include People management & development experience with numbers in your Resume.
Key job responsibilities
Operation Management including KPIsPeople ManagementPeople DevelopmentTeam EngagementA day in the life
1 on 1 with team membersWeekly Business ReviewMetrics review and Execute Action PlansMeeting for People Management, Team EngagementUrgent escalation handlingBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to stay focused and keeps up with our continuous and fast-paced growthAbility to write, read and speak fluently in English languageAbility to write, read and speak fluently in Japanese languageStrong communication skills as well as a strong technical and analytical aptitude are requiredAbility to drive quality, productivity, and process improvements and keep pace with our growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely customer-focused and metrics driven environmentAbility to be a cost owner and drive cost effective measures in the department and across the organizationAbility to manage and drive process related automation with technical team where neededPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or MBAKnowledge of Six Sigma / Lean ProcessesDirect experience in Contact Center Operations (Customer Service, Sales, or Collections)Excellent knowledge of statistical concepts and their application to operations along with expertise in the use of technical / statistical tools to drive quality and process improvementStrong communication and presentation skillMust be comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, high-energy environment and will display creative and analytical problem solving with an unrelenting passion for excellent customer serviceDemonstrate ability to be a strong team player, behaves like an owner, and ultimately focused on delivering results with high standardsOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.