Team Lead, Amazon Logistics

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Description


If you are someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering smiles to our customers, then Amazon is looking for you.

We are hiring for Process Assistant (Team Lead) roles at our Fulfillment Center where associates pick, pack and ship Amazon orders for our customers.

If you want to be the one behind the smiles of our customers, take ownership of critical job functions and most importantly, be a part workplace where we "Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History" every day, then join us


A Process Assistant (Team Lead) is assigned to the Area Manager, and will hold responsibilities specific to the different Fulfillment Center areas.

Associates can expect to work across all site job functions including receiving, stocking, and packing products and quality checks.

Key Job Elements

Support and work in the department as required
Helping support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers
Providing vacation coverage for Area Managers
Providing policy follow-up, attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)
Tracking and reporting of labor hours
Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance
Ensuring successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance
Participating in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity
Filling in as needed with production duties
Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals
Reviewing and updating SOP as required
Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized
Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area
Coaching associates to work safely at all times
Participating in safety initiatives
Referring all job injuries immediately to area manager


Amazon Operations and Distribution is a 24/7 environment and shifts may change due to business needs
Basic Qualifications

High school or equivalent
Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network
Experience using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of technical problems
Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques

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