Operations Manager – Seasonal ($26.50/hr + Performance Bonuses + Paid Training)

Company Description: QE Dynamics LLC is a locally owned and operated Amazon DSP dedicated to providing exceptional delivery service to our community.

Address: Amazon Station WMN4 at 12692 Timberwood Drive Baxter MN 56425 Drive with us – Apply Today!

We are a high-performing Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) based in the Twin Cities metro, expanding operations to the Amazon station at Baxter, MN for a 13-week seasonal sprint, starting October 6th, 2026 .

We are looking for a reliable, independent Operations Manager to run our new expansion site.

Incentive Package Hourly Pay : $26.50/hr base rate.

Weekly Bonus : $100.00 per week performance bonus.

Completion Bonus : Up to a $1,500.00 bonus for completing the season.

Lead all operations as the primary commander on the ground.

Manage site logistics and keep daily activities moving smoothly.

Monitor performance data to ensure the site hits its delivery excellence targets.

Maintain company vehicles , ensuring the entire fleet stays in top condition.

Candidate Requirements Be eligible to work in the U.S.

Be 21 or older Have a valid driver's license Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test Other requirements are: You must be highly disciplined and able to work without micromanagement .

You need strong leadership skills to handle shifting daily priorities.

You are a problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude who stays calm in all situations.

You are looking for a high-paying seasonal role that offers great financial and personal growth rewards.

Timeline Phase 1: Mandatory Paid Training Week (Mid-September) To guarantee your success, you will not start blindly.

You will spend your first week working with our team at our busy main station to master our tools, procedures, company culture, and tracking metrics.

Fully Paid Training: You get paid your full base rate of $26.50/hr for all training hours.

Hotel Lodging Covered: The company books and pays for 4 nights at a clean business hotel near our main facility.

Daily Food Allowance: You will receive a flat $50.00 daily meal allowance ($250 total), given on Day 1 via a digital corporate card.

Phase 2: Pre-Launch Site Setup & Hiring (Late September) Following your training week, you will go to the expansion site to build the operation from the ground up: Manage the station setup , organize our desk and storage cage, setup parking and accept the incoming delivery vans and equipment.

Conduct face-to-face final interviews from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily using our recruitment pipeline.

Manage driver onboarding compliance and clear the initial team through Amazon training.

Phase 3: Live Operations & Shift Windows (October 6 Onward) Once packages go live, you will run the afternoon and evening operations.

We expect normal shift hours will be around 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM to keep things moving safely before and after deliveries end at 10:00 PM.

Command Ground Operations: Track real-time delivery pacing via the Amazon DSP Portal, communicate with Amazon leaders on Slack, and supervise the drivers returning to the station at night.

Monitor Work Hours Compliance: Proactively send rescue drivers to ensure regular drivers finish their routes within a strict 10-hour limit.

Maintain Amazon Delivery Excellence: Track safety and quality scores to make sure the team hits Fantastic+ on our Scorecard every week.

Protect the Fleet: Run daily post-trip visual audits.

Compare returning vans against morning photos to identify and log new damage right away.

Maintain high safety standards and hold drivers accountable.

Note on Peak Volume : During busy weeks (30+ routes), shifts may shift to 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM so you can work alongside the morning lead driver.

Note: As Operations Manager, you will go through the same onboarding process & driver training as Delivery Associates.

You will also be expected to get hands-on experience delivering packages so you can understand the job of a Delivery Associate.

Although this is an Operations Management job, you need this experience because on any given working day, you may have to drive & deliver packages alongside our Delivery Associates.

2+ years of experience in logistics management, military leadership, food/drink distribution, Amazon DSP management, or route operations.

Thorough knowledge of navigating the northern Midwest and handling changing weather patterns.

A detail-oriented mindset, treating company vehicles and equipment like your own property.

Exceptional communication skills to talk respectfully with drivers, Amazon staff, and leadership in person or online.

Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.