About Amazon Operations
At the heart of the Amazon customer experience is Amazon Operations. We handle everything from the moment a customer clicks buy to the moment their item is delivered, from desktop to doorstep.
We have more than 50 Fulfillment Centers, hundreds of Delivery Stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees across Europe, all working together in harmony to ensure the right item gets delivered to the right person at the right time.
Working in Amazon Operations is for people who enjoy being active and giving their best. We work in a busy, dynamic environment as part of a larger team delivering on the expectations of millions of customers every day.
We value individuality and diversity and welcome open, inclusive behavior.
The culture in our Operations is built on teamwork and a strong work ethic that enables our business to run smoothly like clockwork. Our teams take pride in a job well done, look out for one another, and prioritize the highest safety standards while delivering quality service around the world.
About the Role
We are looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals to join our Reliability Maintenance Engineering team as a Reliability Maintenance Engineering Area Manager.
This role involves leading a team of engineering technicians, focusing on safety through training, development, and coaching, and delivering high equipment availability by ensuring preventative maintenance is conducted and internal processes are followed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, support, and mentor the team to work safely, efficiently, and to standard.
* Collaborate with the team and wider network to harness technical expertise and build solutions.
* Support the Reliability Engineering Manager in implementing, recording, and auditing safety and statutory compliance programs to provide a safe working environment.
* Implement network standards and focus on preventative maintenance to ensure high equipment availability.
* Organize local projects or support EU-level projects as assigned by the manager.
* Be prepared to work shifts to maintain a strong connection with the team and daily work.
Requirements:
* Significant practical engineering experience, including a supervisory role managing people.
* Multiskilled in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
* Experience with automated equipment, such as packaging machinery, sortation, and conveyor systems.
* Strong English communication skills (written and verbal) at CEFR Level B2 or higher, and proficiency in the local language.
* Experience with appropriate health and safety standards and regulations.
* Solid computer skills, including MS Office and CAD.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
* Full working knowledge of specialized engineering and facilities equipment within the Fulfillment Center, as well as maintenance and safety procedures.
* Experience working with PLC-based control systems.
* Project Management experience.
* Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs.
* Experience with Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Process.