Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon Jobs; Appling (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee transportation operations at multiple sites within a defined region. The role requires driving process improvements and motivating teams to meet the challenges of a fast-growing, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include leading Transportation Area Managers, ensuring safety, quality and customer experience, and forecasting performance. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected as business demands require.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays; 1+ years of performance metrics or lean experience.
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees.
• Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvements via Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers within sites to streamline logistics.
• Ensure safety, quality, performance and customer experience across the region.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities per policies and procedures.
• Meet and exceed operational goals; plan and forecast performance.
• Mentor, train, and develop teammates for career progression.
• Share best practices across shifts and the network.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.
• Be flexible to work varied hours including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee transportation operations at multiple sites within a defined region. The role requires driving process improvements and motivating teams to meet the challenges of a fast-growing, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include leading Transportation Area Managers, ensuring safety, quality and customer experience, and forecasting performance. Travel up to 50% and flexible hours are expected as business demands require.