Marie Shols

About Marie Shols

Collaborative operations and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience driving performance across complex, high-volume environments. I specialize in scaling multi-site operations, optimizing reliability, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, safety, and asset performance.Currently with Amazon, I lead regional quality and benchmarking initiatives within Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME), partnering across a network of sites to standardize maintenance practices, implement risk-based decision tools, and elevate equipment reliability. My work focuses on building scalable systems that improve uptime, strengthen audit performance, and drive long-term operational excellence.Prior to this, I supported as a Multi-Region Finance Manager, leading safety-related investments and cost optimization strategies. Earlier roles with Walmart and Amazon include managing large teams and delivering significant financial and operational improvements in fast-paced environments.I bring deep expertise in Lean methodologies including Kaizen, Gemba walks, and Value Stream Mapping and I am passionate about developing high-performing teams, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and leading through influence.Beyond operations, I am committed to social responsibility and actively support local community initiatives.

Experience

1. Regional Quality & Benchmarking Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (Rme)

   Amazon

   Jan 2026 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   I lead quality, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives across Amazon’s Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) network, driving standardization and operational excellence in highly automated fulfillment environments.In this role, I partner with regional and director leadership, central reliability teams, and engineering stakeholders to design and implement scalable quality systems that improve equipment reliability, maintenance execution, and long-term asset performance.Key contributions include:• Building network-wide quality standards for maintenance procedures, parts management, and audit mechanisms• Developing risk-based decision tools that enable proactive maintenance and reduce asset failure• Leading multi-region audits and benchmarking, identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective actions• Driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, improving uptime, safety, and cost efficiency• Influencing long-term RME quality strategy, including roadmap development and scalable program design

Education

• University of Denver

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  2008 — 2012