Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon Inc.; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Transportation Area Manager to lead a team of associates, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with site leadership on key performance metrics. The role emphasizes process improvements and Lean tools while maintaining a strong safety culture.

The position requires 2+ years of management experience, a compatible degree or equivalent Amazon tenure, and flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ 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

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean methodologies

Customer service

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Kansas City is seeking a Transportation Area Manager to lead a team of associates, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with site leadership on key performance metrics. The role emphasizes process improvements and Lean tools while maintaining a strong safety culture.

The position requires 2+ years of management experience, a compatible degree or equivalent Amazon tenure, and flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.