Logistics Ops Manager - PPF, Project Kuiper Job at Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC, Merritt Island, FL

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  • Amazon Kuiper Infrastructure LLC
  • Merritt Island, FL

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirements
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
- Build and scale Transportation activities involving the Payload Processing Facility (PPF)
- Develop and document Transportation related SOPs related to operations at the PPF
- Conduct weekly business reviews with stakeholders
- Lead and manage a team of Transportation personnel directly supporting PPF operations
- Directly responsible for deploying Transportation personnel to support domestic and international launch activities
- Supervising inbound/outbound shipping, receiving, inventory and warehousing operations
- Develop and regularly review yard operations metrics (On-Time %, Vehicle Down %, etc.)
- Develop measures to minimize risk from unavoidable delays
- Coordinate and receive shipments involving 3rd party suppliers
- Direct and coordinate trailer or container movements within the PPF Yard
- Manage fleet of vehicles assigned to the PPF operation, to include inspections and coordination of maintenance activities
- Compliance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to include CFR Title 49 – Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations
- Interface with PPF personnel and ensure material flow is planned and executed
- Shift schedule will vary, depending on production/launch schedules
- Role requires up to 25% domestic and international travel to support launch activities

About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Innovation is part of our DNA. Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of art in space-based systems design and wireless system.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, planning and operations
- 5+ years of team management experience
- 5+ year(s) of process development/improvement experience
- 5+ year(s) of developing, tracking, and reporting metrics
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Relevant experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional environment
- Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
- Valid Driver’s license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Passport
- Ability and willingness to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations for yellow fever or applicable government exemption
- With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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