Site Operations Leader, OMHS
Amazon.com Services LLC - A57•3h ago
United StatesOnsite$50M–$100MFull-timeMid Level2+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
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- As a Site Operations Leader within the OneMHS Installation & Deployment (I&D) team, you will serve as the central engineering coordinator for large-scale material handling equipment (MHE) installation projects in greenfield and brownfield Amazon fulfillment environments. You will work directly alongside installation teams on active construction sites, owning the project schedule and coordinating all on-site project teams, sub-team leaders
- cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex MHE systems from equipment receipt through commissioning. You will independently manage the project schedule, procurement workflows, equipment logistics
- budget administration for MHE installation projects ranging from $50M to $100M+ in scope. Working directly with mechanical installation leads, electrical installation leads, controls engineers, commissioning teams
- external MHE vendors, you will be the single-threaded owner for site-level coordination — ensuring all teams are aligned, resources are sequenced correctly
- the project stays on track. This is a field-based engineering role embedded within active construction sites. You will operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where you proactively identify schedule risks, resolve inter-team dependencies
- drive continuous improvement in how Amazon deploys MHE systems at scale. Key job responsibilities Own and maintain the project schedule for MHE installation across assigned greenfield and brownfield sites Coordinate daily activities across all on-site project teams including mechanical installation, electrical installation, controls integration
- commissioning Serve as the central point of coordination between sub-team leaders, ensuring work sequences are properly phased and resource conflicts are resolved Lead daily site coordination meetings to align all installation teams on priorities, constraints
- upcoming milestones Track critical path items across all sub-teams and proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks Manage inter-team dependencies — ensuring predecessor work is complete before successor teams mobilize Coordinate site access timelines, aligning MHE first access dates with installation and commissioning schedules Create and maintain integrated project schedules coordinating engineering, supply chain, construction
- commissioning timelines Monitor and report KPIs for schedule adherence, budget performance
- installation progress Coordinate MHE equipment storage, sequencing
- shipment logistics between manufacturers, third-party storage facilities
- installation sites Manage equipment inventory tracking across active construction sites to ensure installation teams have materials staged and ready Engineer receiving and staging plans for MHE components including unloading coordination, inventory verification
- sequenced material placement Develop and maintain receiving instructions and standard operating procedures for installation crews Deploy and manage construction monitoring systems for progress documentation Coordinate asset tracking technology deployments to maintain visibility of MHE components through the installation lifecycle Ensure compliance with Amazon safety standards and construction site safety requirements during all installation activities Own procurement workflows including purchase order creation, change order controls
- invoice management via Coupa Manage project budgets, tracking spend against approved allocations Develop and track financial reporting for assigned projects, providing regular budget status updates to leadership Coordinate with Global Procurement Organization (GPO) on vendor work allocation decisions and procurement strategies Create financial justification documents for equipment purchases and technology investments Support development of procurement and logistics strategies for large-scale multi-site deployments Serve as primary operational point of contact for MHE vendors on assigned sites Coordinate vendor equipment delivery schedules, milestone tracking
- change request alignment Lead vendor schedule review meetings and drive resolution of schedule conflicts between vendor and internal installation teams Manage vendor work allocation processes, ensuring clear scope definitions between self-perform and contracted work Support cross-vendor coordination for integrated installation projects involving multiple equipment suppliers Track and manage vendor change requests, ensuring proper documentation and financial alignment Develop and maintain cross-vendor work instructions for MHE installation activities Create and manage engineering documentation including receiving instructions, site logistics plans
- installation SOPs Support development of installation training materials and engineering standards documentation Contribute to drawing standards and layout reviews for MHE installation projects Participate in design reviews supporting execution between internal teams and outside vendors Maintain project documentation in alignment with I&D engineering team standards and best practices Communicate project schedule status, risks
- team coordination updates to engineering leadership Participate in Daily Business Reviews (DBRs) providing installation progress updates on safety, job plans
- team readiness Support Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) with MHE vendor partners covering risks, schedules, commercials
- capacity Contribute to Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with project-level metrics and milestones Provide technical input to leadership for data-driven decision-making Produce regular status summaries covering team progress, schedule variance
- resource utilization Identify and escalate inter-team conflicts, resource constraints
- schedule risks in a timely manner Support achievement of safety, timeline, cost
- quality metrics across assigned sites A day in the life A typical day for a Site Operations Leader begins with the daily site coordination meeting, aligning mechanical, electrical
- controls teams on priorities and resolving any sequencing conflicts. From there, you're walking the active construction site — verifying material staging, checking that equipment deliveries match the schedule
- troubleshooting any gaps holding up installation crews. Mid-day often involves vendor schedule reviews, Coupa procurement actions
- updating the project schedule with progress from each sub-team. You close out by flagging risks in the DBR, coordinating next-day material needs
- ensuring every team has what they need to stay on track. About the team OneMHS (One Material Handling Systems) is Amazon's in-house program for designing, procuring
- installing material handling equipment across its fulfillment network. Rather than relying solely on external integrators, OneMHS brings the full lifecycle of MHE deployment under Amazon's direct control — from final engineering and equipment procurement through mechanical and electrical installation, controls integration
- commissioning. The program supports both greenfield builds and brownfield retrofits, deploying conveyor systems, sorters, induction systems
- robotic work cells at scale. OneMHS enables Amazon to deliver faster, more cost-effective installations while maintaining higher quality and safety standards.
- Bachelor's degree - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- other STEM field - 5+ years of construction or project management
- 5+ years of relevant discipline work experience - 3+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience - 3+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience - Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), as well as scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project
- similar) - Experience in construction or project management
- experience leading technical teams through daily operations and maintenance evolutions - Experience leading large, fast-moving projects - Experience in budgeting, scheduling and technical workflows - Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Ability to travel up to 75% domestically
- Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain
- Business Administration - 5+ years of in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments experience
- experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks
- scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites - Experience working with Material handling equipment (MHE) - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- experience in project, program or product management with focus on technical education programs - Experience with ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba - Experience working with time-tracking/resource management tools - Experience implementing process improvements - Experience with advanced use of Excel and using statistical analysis applications - Experience in material handling equipment (MHE) or automation environments
- experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks
- scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites - Experience in construction - Experience with asset tracking technologies (BLE, RFID
- similar) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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
- 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
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, FL, TAMPA - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually USA, FL, Tampa - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually USA, MI, Grand Rapids - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 128,600.00 - 173,900.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville - 128,600.00 - 173,900.00 USD annually USA, TX, AUSTIN - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually
Required skills
project managementprocurementbudget managementconstruction managementlogisticsschedulingvendor managementsafety compliance