Regional Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Oklahoma (Tulsa area) is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites within a defined region. You will drive process improvements, lead a team of area managers, and ensure safety, quality and customer experience while meeting operational goals.

Role requires 3+ years in management, flexibility to work nights/weekends/holidays, and ability to travel up to 50%.

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.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees.
• Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvements through Lean, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in: military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
• 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

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Oklahoma (Tulsa area) is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites within a defined region. You will drive process improvements, lead a team of area managers, and ensure safety, quality and customer experience while meeting operational goals.

Role requires 3+ years in management, flexibility to work nights/weekends/holidays, and ability to travel up to 50%.