Sr. Transportation Manager

Amazon; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 182,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Transportation Manager in Plainfield, Indiana. This crucial role focuses on operational excellence, involving budget management, strategic planning, and leadership of teams to exceed customer expectations.

Applicants should have substantial management experience, particularly in logistics or distribution, with a strong focus on mentoring and developing team members. The role offers comprehensive benefits and an annual salary range of $135,000 to $182,700.

Qualifications

• 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to develop others into higher levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Owns and delivers the operational budget for the functional area.
• Provides strategic level/long-term planning including forecasting.
• Mentors and develops leaders and staff.

Skills

Performance metrics

Process improvement

Lean techniques

Leadership development

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, or business administration

2+ years of Amazon experience

Job description

Stellen-ID: 10426677 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi‑faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand‑alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.

Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidate's current location and relocation preferences.

Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM.
• Provides 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, business administration or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques.
• Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment.
• 10+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
• Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation.
• Prior leadership development training or participation.
• Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and option for supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, IN, Plainfield - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually