Regional Transportation Operations Manager

Amazon; Phoenix (AZ); 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 is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee Transportation Operations for a defined region, driving process improvements and meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves leading a team of Area Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and customer experience across sites, and implementing best practices while forecasting and planning for growth. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Transportation Area Managers across sites to streamline logistics within each operation.
• Responsible for overall safety, quality, 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 shifts and network.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Lean process

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee Transportation Operations for a defined region, driving process improvements and meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves leading a team of Area Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and customer experience across sites, and implementing best practices while forecasting and planning for growth. Travel up to 50% may be required.