prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed. We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and
position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.
We are looking for an Area Manager to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for
customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need
to get and stay healthy! The Area Manager has responsibility for specified inbound operations,
outbound operations or a functional process responsibility within the fulfillment center on a specified shift or across multiple shifts. Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department.
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Key job responsibilities
Review the work forecasts and determine your productivity requirements to produce during
the day to meet the overall building objectives.
Partner with other Area Managers to balance labor ensuring that you are operating a balanced
and efficient shift while meeting all of your goals.
Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
Support all quality programs to ensure we are delivering the highest quality for our customers
and adhering to all Pharmacy regulations.
Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
You and your team of pharmacy associates are responsible for getting PillPack customers their
orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their
needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs.
In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead operational improvements
and change with quality and speed.
High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
simultaneously
Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back
up assumptions.
Willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner
mentality
Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or 2+ years of demonstrated
leadership experience at Amazon
Currently hold’s an active and unrestricted, or have the ability to obtain a pharmacy technician
license in domicile state
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Direct management experience for employees and their performance
Experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, who)
Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight shifts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field is a plus
3+ years management experience in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
Management of a minimum of 15 employees (including payroll, performance management,
work-flow assignment)
Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the
nation.
Pharmacy or healthcare operations experience in a regulated industry. Preference for understanding of Board of Pharmacy Regulations, FDA, or GMP regulations.
Familiarity with WMS systems
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to speak to performance metrics (how, when, who)
Strong commitment to employee development, as well as an exceptional level of dedication,
motivation, & intelligence.
Prior experience or use of Lean/Six Sigma
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