Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, etc

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to oversee transportation operations across a defined region, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance while driving process improvements in a fast-growing, deadline-driven environment.

You will lead a team of Transportation Area Managers at multiple sites, collaborate across functions, and travel up to 50% to implement best practices and meet ambitious operational goals.

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/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers located within sites to streamline logistics.
• Ensure safety, quality and customer experience across the region.
• Meet and exceed operational goals; plan and forecast; coach employees.
• Develop and share best practices across shifts and network.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean / Kaizen

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Amazon experience (blue badge)

Job description

Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to oversee transportation operations across a defined region, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance while driving process improvements in a fast-growing, deadline-driven environment.

You will lead a team of Transportation Area Managers at multiple sites, collaborate across functions, and travel up to 50% to implement best practices and meet ambitious operational goals.