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      Operations Manager Interview

      15 May 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Joliet, IL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Amazon (Joliet, IL) in May 2017

      Interview

      Was contacted by HR. They saw my resume on LinkdIn. Wanted to set me up with an initial phone screen. Also had me fill out a job sheet that listed several criteria to see if I was a good fit. Phone screen lasted about 25 minutes. A few standard STAR questions (tell me about a time when...) as well as math flow problem to work out. Heard from them the next day that I successfully passed the phone screen. They then set me up for an interview at one of their Fulfillment Centers in my area. They send you a packet of stuff to help you prepare beforehand. It does help. Review their leadership principles. Tailor your responses around them. They want to see if you fit with their style and culture. The interview session was comprised of 4 separate 30-40 minute interviews. Those were fairly straight-forward. Each one asked 2-3 STAR questions based on 1-2 particular leadership principles. They also have you work through a more in-depth math-flow problem. For those of us who haven't had math in about 20 years, it was a little intimidating. But it's standard stuff. You get 15 minutes to do it. But then when they review it with you 1 on 1, they expect you to explain your reasoning for how you got your answers. Also, when you answer the STAR questions, they will take notes on their laptop while you answer because they will then probe you on your answers. The sessions are all very relaxed, yet they are very thorough. Also got a 40-minute tour of the FC to see how it all works. Pretty impressive.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time when you failed. What was it and what did you learn from it?
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      Tell me about a time when you were presented with a problem and the way forward was not obvious at the time. How did you approach it?
      Answer question
      4

      Other Operations Manager interview reviews for Amazon

      Operations Manager Interview

      4 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon

      Interview

      Assessment, written assessment, four interviews. It was a simple but lengthy process. You will interview with four different individuals, not a panel. So be prepared for a few hours spending 30-40 minutes each. Even if you nail one two or three, if one interview doesn’t go as smooth it can cause you to not get an offer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Three part questions, and what did you learn? Even if your example was spot on with the situation task action and result they still want you to provide an explanation of what you would do differently. Be prepared for this question after examples for every interviewer. They want details and exact data and numbers.
      Answer question

      Operations Manager Interview

      1 Jun 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Seattle, WA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Seattle, WA)

      Interview

      The interview process was professional, well-organized, and focused heavily on Amazon’s Leadership Principles. I completed multiple rounds of interviews that included behavioral questions requiring detailed examples using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format. Interviewers were engaged, asked thoughtful follow-up questions, and seemed genuinely interested in understanding my leadership experience and decision-making process. The most challenging aspect of the process was the depth of behavioral questioning. Candidates should be prepared with specific examples related to leadership, conflict resolution, process improvement, customer focus, and delivering results. Communication throughout the process was timely, and expectations were clearly outlined. While the interview experience was demanding, it provided a fair opportunity to demonstrate skills and experience. Overall, I found the process to be thorough, professional, and reflective of the company’s high standards for leadership roles.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through a significant change. How did you gain buy-in, overcome resistance, and what was the outcome?
      Answer question

      Operations Manager Interview

      7 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Atlanta, GA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Amazon (Atlanta, GA)

      Interview

      Initial interview with recruiter. Three interviews via zoom with hiring manager, director, operations manager and human resources. Test on spreadsheets and competency test. Total time to hire was three weeks.

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