Team Lead (Intern) - New Delhi

Job description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Team leads for our transportation team. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

We're seeking a Team lead for our Delivery center. In this role, you will be responsible for shift operations at our DCs and support the DC manager in performance management and driving the operational plan.

Essential functions

• Defining, building, and executing the delivery process from delivery station to customer address
• Ensure enough bandwidth in the territorial delivery team to ensure peak time delivery management
• Engage closely with the delivery team including associates, developing and maintaining a highly motivated and performance-driven team.
• Continuously improve the delivery process and attain a sustained level of delivery performance, through process and training improvements. Initiates improvements to enhance quality standards, reduce waste, and eliminate unnecessary work.
• Analysis of the data reports to identify performance bottlenecks and improve performance
• Implement the formal process control and process improvement mechanisms such as Kaizen

Essential skills

• Strong leadership capabilities and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure situations
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Good communication skills. Ability to communicate and explain to individuals & the team, what needs to be achieved for the Delivery Center /Amazon to achieve its objectives. Listening skills: Gains input and commitment from all involved in delivering their specific part.
• Strong Bias for great customer service: Engage the Team in developing their understanding of Customer
• Experience and knowledge of what Customers need/expect.
• High Ownership: Follows through to ensure the delivery of changes/solutions/services that fulfill the Customer’s needs.

Analytical skills

•  Effectively analyses and interpret information, identifying & validating the key facts, including reviewing alternatives to determine advantages and associated risks.

Qualification

Basic qualification

• Graduation. MBA is desirable.
• People management experience. Experience in handling a team is highly desirable.
• Experience in handling live operation preferred (wherein decisions have to be taken on the spot and actions need to be initiated right away)
• Knowledge of city topography and road network is an added advantage.

Preferred qualifications

• Management experience in delivery operations is desirable.