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Amazon - Area Mananger
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During my three months at Amazon, I was tasked with identifying why, when packing multiple items in a single order, some items would be missing despite being indicated as ready to pack by the chute light. My daily tasks consisted of identifying potential scanning and packing issues within a high-volume production line. I used KPI metrics and Amazon’s ATLAS system to identify defect trends, investigate root causes, and prioritize areas for improvement. Through structured root-cause analysis, I helped reduce missing-item defects from approximately 5,000 to 3,000 DPPM while implementing process and layout changes without negatively affecting production throughput.
This experience taught me to approach manufacturing problems from both a technical and operational perspective. Rather than focusing only on the defect itself, I considered how scanning procedures, workstation layout, associate workflow, equipment behavior, and production constraints could contribute to failures. I worked cross-functionally to validate potential causes and implement corrective actions that could realistically operate in a high-volume environment.
My proudest achievement was contributing to a 40% reduction in missing-item DPPM, while learning how to use production data to turn an initially broad problem into measurable root causes and practical solutions.
Top Skills Utilized
Project Management
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Control
Process Improvement
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