Sr. Transportation Manager

Amazon; Delta; On-site; USD 116,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager to lead a dynamic team in optimizing operations and enhancing customer experience. This multifaceted role involves strategic planning, budget management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the transportation network. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in logistics and a strong background in performance metrics and process improvements. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and employee development, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience in logistics or distribution.
• Experience with performance metrics and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Owns operational budget and drives continuous improvement projects.
• Mentors and develops leaders while managing performance metrics.

Skills

Management Experience

Performance Metrics

Process Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field

MBA or Master's Degree

Job description

Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand-alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.

Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.

Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:

1. Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM.
2. Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning.
3. Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
4. Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
5. Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience.
6. Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable.
7. Mentors and develops leaders and staff.
8. Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
9. Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- A completed Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field from an accredited university, or 2 years of Amazon experience.
- 7+ years 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

- Degree in Engineering, Operations or related technical field; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
- 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, 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 this link for more information.

The base salary for this position ranges from $116,100/year up to $193,900/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.