Senior Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager in the United States. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to drive operational excellence within the TOM network, balancing strategy with execution.

You will manage the operating budget, set long-term planning horizons, and lead continuous improvement projects to meet ambitious targets and improve customer experience. Collaboration with HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, business administration or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• 7+ years direct management experience in manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies.
• Experience with the full staffing lifecycle: interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations.
• Flexible to work a variety of hours including overnight, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM
• Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning
• Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
• Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience
• Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable
• Mentors and develops leaders and staff
• Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Coaching

Lean methodologies

Performance metrics

Staffing lifecycle

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager in the United States. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to drive operational excellence within the TOM network, balancing strategy with execution.

You will manage the operating budget, set long-term planning horizons, and lead continuous improvement projects to meet ambitious targets and improve customer experience. Collaboration with HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders is essential.