Facilities Area Manager Job in Petersburg, Virginia US

Facilities Area Manager

Description: Facilities Area Manager Job ID: 171724 Location: US-VA-Petersburg Posted Date: 3/19/2012 Company: Amazon.com.kydc LLC Position Category: Fulfillment Center Apply for This Position * Apply for this position online * E-mail this position to a friend Position Details Job Description The Facilities Area Manager will lead a team of facilities associates and ensure a safe working environment for all. Responsibilities include: - Dedicated to supporting multi-site production by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self motivated and customer-centric. - Develop and design solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies. - Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals. - Ensuring that all safety programs and procedures are followed, develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations. - Develop business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans. - Help to develop, set and track budgets. - Understand and implement safety programs. - Successful candidates must have the ability to provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination. - Mentor all facilities associates by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond. - Project planning and cost analysis. - The Facilities Area Manager promotes and conducts good housekeeping. Basic Qualifications - A completed Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from an accredited university or 2+ years Amazon experience - Previous internship or leadership experience - Experience in project management Preferred Qualifications - Electrical and electronic principles - Blueprint and electrical schematic reading - Knowledge of CMMS programs - Preventive maintenance procedures - Industrial electrical - Industrial controls - Industrial electronics Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer