Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon Inc.; Markham (IL); 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.com Services LLC seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee operations across a defined region within the United States. The role focuses on improving processes, leading teams, and ensuring safety, quality and customer experience in a deadline-driven environment.

The position requires 3+ years of leadership in transportation or logistics, a relevant degree, and the ability to manage a broad shift schedule. Travel up to 50% and a strong emphasis on mentoring are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience is preferred.
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers located within sites to streamline logistics.
• Responsible for safety, quality, performance and customer experience of your region.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities per company policies and procedures.
• Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals; strategic planning and forecasting; reward and coach employees.
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning; share best practices across shifts and network.
• Travel up to 50% may be required; work varied hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Performance management

Lean techniques

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Logistics

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee operations across a defined region within the United States. The role focuses on improving processes, leading teams, and ensuring safety, quality and customer experience in a deadline-driven environment.

The position requires 3+ years of leadership in transportation or logistics, a relevant degree, and the ability to manage a broad shift schedule. Travel up to 50% and a strong emphasis on mentoring are expected.