Kanban Operations Manager, Kuiper Fulfilment, Project Kuiper

6 days ago

Redmond, Washington, United States Amazon Full time $100,000 - $150,000
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: 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

• Manage and optimize Kanban systems to ensure material availability for production operations

• Hire, support, mentor, and motivate hourly workforce, promoting a culture of inclusion, innovation and performance

• Oversee daily execution of material replenishment operations with a focus on safety and quality

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels through Kanban system management

• Implement and improve pull systems for production material flow

• Gather, trend and report Kanban metrics/KPIs to promote improvement initiatives

• Drive efficiency through process improvements and root cause analysis

• Manage team goals and critical metrics to ensure business success

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams

• Conduct employee reviews, hiring, and disciplinary functions

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for material management systems

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years Amazon (Blue Badge/FTE) experience or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of direct management experience

• Experience with Kanban systems and inventory management

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of ERP experience, especially in SAP

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective coaching and mentoring skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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