Manufacturing Manager II, Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations

Are you inspired by the invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and assistance you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The Amazon Robotics (AR) Operations organization is Amazon’s manufacturing arm for industrial robotics. We manufacture high-quality robotics for fulfillment and transportation centers across Amazon. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with Engineering and Supply Chain teams. We are seeking a talented, collaborative manufacturing Manager with thorough knowledge of good manufacturing practices and continuous improvement to support manufacturing in our facility in Westborough MA

In this role, you will lead and support a team of manufacturing associates in areas of material handling, electro-mechanical assembly, test, pack and ship. You will be responsible for engaging your team during their shifts and delivering for customer, while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance. The company has complex products that requires a detail-oriented, organized, and high-energy individual to coordinate daily production requirements and lead improvement initiatives. The successful candidate for this position will be a self-managing, action-oriented individual focused on developing and supporting a high performing team while delivering business results.

Key job responsibilities
·- Support, mentor, and motivate production teams.
- Manage operations safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery expectations.
- Oversee daily execution of manufacturing operations to deliver performance to plan with a focus on safety and quality.
- Manage staffing, grow and train / develop a team of high-performing associates, while promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation and performance.
- Gather, trend and report process metrics/KPIs while promoting improvement initiatives from suppliers through factory.
- Drive efficiency and quality through process-focused approaches, process improvement initiatives and root cause / corrective action exercises.
- Build and manage team goals and critical metrics to ensure business success. Drive accountability with the team.
- Lead and implement critical business initiatives across the team.
- Collaborate effectively across functions with matters involving Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, etc.
- Conduct employee reviews, hiring, and all disciplinary functions for the reporting team.
- Contribute to Operations project teams leading new product introduction and other manufacturing initiatives.

A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for 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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!