DESCRIPTION
In Amazon Air, process driven techniques helps us deliver smiles to both our internal and external customer daily. There are multiple ways to problem solve here; and we do it with consideration and respect for each other. We are diverse and united. Your thoughts, ideas and contributions are highly valued here to solve any problem that we may encounter. There is no limit to how high you can “soar” here at Amazon Air!
The Process Engineer (PE) team is a group of operational leaders driving process stabilization, standardization and continuous improvement. Candidates will manage the inverse relationship between cost and service, developing innovative ideas which create value for our customers. PE's have customer impact by identifying and solving operational deficiencies, deep diving data, using engineering principles in the development of processes and planning tools, and project management skills to implement change. PE’s act locally, but build globally, standardizing AIR’s operations.
This position is expected to be in the office in Rockford, IL.
US Based Benefit Summary:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Key job responsibilities
- Develop labor standards through work measurement
- Create labor models and planning to support both sort and ramp operations
- Project management from conception to completion
- Conduct and lead project meetings with Senior and Regional leaders
- Assess and optimize the processes and equipment used in the facility
- Typical projects could include spearheading a floor layout redesign, evaluating the ergonomic needs and issues within work areas, or conducting a capacity planning and analysis study including the operational execution plan
- Understand, articulate, and implement mechanisms that drive efficient process
- Evaluate flight schedules to determine operational impacts
- Calculate ground support equipment (GSE) needs at regular intervals
- Plan and design systems that meet business needs by improving integration of people, materials, equipment, software, and finance
- Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
- Travel up to 10% of the time
About the team
Our Vision
“The Amazon Air Process Engineering team will create the Earth’s most customer-centric Air Logistics program using Industrial Engineering principles to create an Amazon-designed network built on disruptive solutions and relentless innovation.”
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Rockford, IL, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience with directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects
- Experience in Logistics, Distribution or Fulfillment processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with financial and statistical modelling
- Experience working under pressure in a cross-functional organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, VBA, and SQL at the intermediate level
- Experience working with and managing third party vendors
- Experience with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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