Sr. Transportation Manager

Amazon Inc.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to oversee site objectives, budgetary goals and people development at the Langley Fulfillment Center. You will coach Operations and Area Managers, drive Lean initiatives, and collaborate with HR, Finance and Safety to secure resources for projects across shifts.

The role requires leadership of a salaried and hourly team, a track record of improving performance through metrics, and willingness to work varied hours including overnights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience managing salaried staff in manufacturing/logistics.
• Experience with performance metrics and Lean processes.
• Experience with full staffing lifecycle (hiring, performance, promotions).
• Willing to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Operations and Area Managers to meet targets.
• Drive Lean initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensure safety, quality, and customer experience of operations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT for projects.
• Share best practices across departments and shifts.

Skills

Performance metrics

Lean methodologies

Staffing lifecycle

People management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Our Sr. Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.

Key job responsibilities

• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
• Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations
• Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situation
• Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
• Prior leadership development training or participation
• Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, BC, Langley - 116,100.00 - 193,900.00 CAD annually