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Amazon Graduate Process Improvement Manager in Borgstedt, Germany
Description
Please note: this is a 1 year contract, from September 2024, to September 2025.
Amazon’s global last-mile operation is always evolving. As a Process Improvement Manager, you’ll streamline and elevate our processes. You’ll work with management teams to help us meet a number of operational goals, touching on topics including customer service and productivity. This dynamic role offers plenty of opportunities to continue learning every day.
Key job responsibilities
Plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives designed to innovate the driver experience and make our processes more efficient
Audit processes for compliance and work to close any gaps
Analyse feedback and use data to own and implement process improvements at the site
Work with station management and other stakeholders to identify and solve process-related issues
A day in the life
As a Process Improvement Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of making Amazon’s logistics better – which means improving safety, productivity, and quality. Part of your role will involve running observations and audits to identify where processes could be enhanced. Another part of your role will be recommending changes and using your project management and stakeholder management skills to put new processes in place.
You’ll be based at one of our sites and accountable for positively influencing operational efficiency at the site. If needed, you will carry out analysis at other local or national sites. On top of dealing with productivity and safety, you’ll have the opportunity to share best practices and ideas with our EU network. In this role, you’ll use data to drive improvements and continue to grow our shipping capabilities.
Basic Qualifications
• A degree or equivalent in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Transportation, Economics or relevant technical field.
• Relevant experience in using data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions
• Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English and German
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you.
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen techniques
Experience with supporting tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, MS Excel and MS Access)
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