Labor and Operations Planning Specialist

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Not verified

Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$86K-$129K From the posting source

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

73% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

Schedule

Shift type

Not verified

Weekend work

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Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

Not stated

Where they hire

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About this role

Labor and Operations Planning Specialist Austin, Texas, USA Amazon is seeking an experienced Labor and Operations Planning Specialist to analyze and optimize labor planning and operations across our food manufacturing facilities. This individual contributor role combines workforce analytics, capacity planning, and operational efficiency expertise to ensure our manufacturing sites are properly staffed to meet production demands while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational excellence. This role includes stretch leadership opportunities including mentoring, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives. Key job responsibilities Labor Planning & Workforce Analytics • Develop and maintain comprehensive labor plans for multiple food manufacturing facilities based on production forecasts, historical data, and operational requirements • Analyze workforce capacity needs and create staffing strategies that balance production demands with cost optimization • Create labor forecasting models using production volume data, associate performance rates, attendance patterns, and attrition trends • Support the rhythm of labor planning, ordering, and hiring lifecycle to ensure adequate staffing across all facilities • Coordinate with Workforce Staffing (WFS) teams to provide data-driven hiring recommendations and minimize gaps in labor hours • Develop and maintain labor planning assumptions including rates, attendance, attrition, and productivity metrics Operations Planning & Analysis • Analyze manufacturing operations data to identify opportunities for labor efficiency improvements and cost reduction • Create and maintain labor planning tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track key performance indicators • Conduct capacity planning analysis to ensure facilities can meet production volume requirements • Develop labor allocation strategies across different production lines, shifts, and departments •

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