Regional Transportation Operations Lead

Amazon Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to work in out sites across the country. You will lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers, focusing on safety, quality and customer experience across a defined region.

The role requires strategic planning, performance appraisal, mentoring, and the ability to implement best practices across shifts. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of your region
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals
• Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; resolve problems; address staffing needs
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
• Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network
• Travel up to 50% may be required
• Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

Skills

Employee management

Performance metrics

Lean processes

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to work in out sites across the country. You will lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers, focusing on safety, quality and customer experience across a defined region.

The role requires strategic planning, performance appraisal, mentoring, and the ability to implement best practices across shifts. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected.