Transportation Yard Manager — Lead Safety & On-Time Ops

Amazon Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager to join AU Transportation Operations Management, supporting Ravenhall FC and managing transportation yard operations. You will coordinate with Dock, Receive and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and mitigate customer experience risks.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, data analysis, and cross-functional influence. This position requires strong communication and the ability to standardize and improve processes across site and global levels.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Create, oversee, and drive a culture of safety and well-being.
• Partner with site leadership and transportation partners to improve on-time arrival/departure performance and customer experience.
• Communicate between stakeholders to streamline flow of trucks in the yard.
• Report yard performance to site leadership and drive root-cause resolution.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tool implementations.
• Work within time constraints to meet critical business needs and identify activities performed.
• Support weekend shifts as needed for 7 days/week operations.
• Lead, manage and develop small teams.
• Respond to and manage incidents with stakeholders.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication skills

Lean methods

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager to join AU Transportation Operations Management, supporting Ravenhall FC and managing transportation yard operations. You will coordinate with Dock, Receive and Ship teams to ensure FIFO processing and mitigate customer experience risks.

The role emphasizes leadership, program management, data analysis, and cross-functional influence. This position requires strong communication and the ability to standardize and improve processes across site and global levels.