Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee operations at multiple sites within a defined region. You will drive process improvements, manage a large, diverse team, and ensure safe, high-quality, customer-focused performance in a fast-paced logistics network.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in transportation, a relevant degree, and flexibility to work weekends/nights. Travel up to 50% is possible across our sites.

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
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites
• 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

Performance management

Lean/Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership of managers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (or 2+ years Amazon experience)

Tools

Lean process

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee operations at multiple sites within a defined region. You will drive process improvements, manage a large, diverse team, and ensure safe, high-quality, customer-focused performance in a fast-paced logistics network.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership in transportation, a relevant degree, and flexibility to work weekends/nights. Travel up to 50% is possible across our sites.