--- title: Site Leader, Manufacturing Services at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Site Leader, Manufacturing Services role in Greenwood, IN. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/site-leader-manufacturing-services-at-amazon-01a16b4a-96a8-7d79-b6cf-1e2bbb731844 date: 2026-10-24T02:47:57Z og_description: Join Amazon as Site Leader, Manufacturing Services in Greenwood, IN. Pays $161.7K–$218.3K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4tg4kq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Greenwood, IN | | **Salary** | $161.7K/yr - $218.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $102,000 – $155,000 a year (median $125,000). ## Description Amazon Manufacturing Services designs and builds industrial products and equipment for Amazon's operations network. AMS is building a new purpose-built advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana, and is hiring a senior plant leader to deliver the operational buildout and production launch. This leader will drive the facility from construction and equipment commissioning through production ramp and into steady-state operations. Responsibilities include standing up the site operations organization, hiring and developing the full production workforce and leadership team, owning the plant P&L, and serving as the primary operations stakeholder for the facility's manufacturing technology systems. This is a greenfield leadership role requiring someone who has built and launched manufacturing operations before Key job responsibilities Plant Operations and P&L \- Lead the operational buildout of a greenfield advanced manufacturing facility from commissioning through steady-state production \- Own day-to-day plant operations across multiple shifts \- Own the plant P&L including labor (direct and indirect), consumables, maintenance, and equipment costs \- Drive production throughput, efficiency, and on-time delivery performance \- Achieve and maintain zero-incident safety targets across all shifts and operations \- Own production quality outcomes in coordination with quality leadership Workforce and Leadership \- Stand up the entire site operations organization from scratch, including hiring, onboarding, and developing shift leaders, supervisors, and production staff \- Establish operational cadence, standard work, and performance management systems \- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and safety Technology and Systems \- Serve as the primary operations stakeholder for manufacturing technology decisions including ERP, MES, finite capacity scheduling, eQMS, transportation management, and reporting solutions \- Partner with engineering teams to select, commission, and scale production technology in a greenfield environment \- Drive adoption of digital manufacturing tools across the operation Cross-Functional Engagement \- Engage directly with manufacturing engineering, technology, and deployment teams to support production planning and execution \- Coordinate with engineering and IT resources based at the facility \- Provide operational input to sourcing strategy and logistics planning \- Collaborate with senior leadership on capacity strategy and long-range production planning A day in the life Amazon Manufacturing Services is Amazon's internal advanced manufacturing organization. The team designs and produces industrial products that support Amazon's global operations network, operating across multiple sites and scaling to meet growing demand. ## Basic Qualifications \- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, management, or technology, or Master's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Administration \- 9+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience \- Experience managing plant operations with 200 or more employees across multiple shifts. \- Experience in automotive, light industrial equipment manufacturing, or contract manufacturing environments. \- Demonstrated experience operating with manufacturing technology systems, including ERP, MES, and quality management systems. \- Experience owning a plant-level P&L or operating budget, including direct labor, consumables, maintenance, and equipment costs. \- Experience standing up, commissioning, or scaling a manufacturing operation. ## Preferred Qualifications \- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration or a related field \- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification \- ISO 9001 audit experience or direct involvement in ISO certification or recertification at a manufacturing facility. \- Demonstrated safety leadership track record with measurable results in a manufacturing environment. \- Experience leading a digital transformation in a manufacturing environment, including ERP implementation, MES deployment, or similar systems overhaul. \- Experience standing up a greenfield manufacturing facility. \- Familiarity with metals fabrication, welding, powder coating, or precision machining operations. 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. 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, and 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . 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