Share best practices – Take proactive steps to ensure best practices are shared across all departments, shifts, and the broader network.
Additional Job Elements to this Hands-On Leadership Role
Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each
Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length
Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily
Ability to work in construction / distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)
Fun Facts About This Location
AGS1 is a 450,000 sq ft Amazon Robotics Sortable (ARS) Fulfillment Center located in Appling, GA, featuring all processing on the ground floor with 4 levels of AR storage.
AGS1 holds the distinction of being Amazon's first Gen 11 ARS site, launched on August 1, 2021, and has grown into a top-performing facility in the AR network.
The facility created 800 new full-time jobs when it was announced, featuring innovative Amazon Robotics technology in a multi-level operations building.
AGS1's vision is "To be Amazon's benchmark fulfillment center for safety, talent development, culture, and results" – the team holds themselves accountable to the highest standards and leads with grit.
Appling is the county seat of Columbia County, Georgia, and part of the Augusta metropolitan area.
The area is rich in history: the Columbia County Courthouse in Appling dates back to 1812, features Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Appling is home to the International Disc Golf Center (headquarters of the Professional Disc Golf Association) with three 18-hole championship courses, a pro shop, a Frisbee museum, and a hall of fame.
Columbia County offers thousands of acres of serene greenspaces, forests, and waterways – from kayaking and watersports on nearby lakes and reservoirs to hiking peaceful trails surrounded by towering trees.
Augusta, just minutes away, is world-famous as the home of Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships in professional golf, drawing visitors from around the globe each April.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
Prior experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques
Prior experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination
Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field. MBA preferred
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, GA, Appling - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
