Transportation Area Manager

Amazon Jobs; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to support operations across the country, including leadership of a team of transportation associates. You will drive safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity while applying Lean tools to improve processes and outcomes.

You will collaborate with leadership, mentor hourly staff, manage 20+ team members, and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards. A $10,000 sign-on incentive is offered with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.
• Experience leading teams of 20+ people.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen).
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics and root-cause analysis.
• Streamline logistics through standard work and team leadership.
• Support safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe workplace for associates.
• Identify and lead process-improvement initiatives using Lean tools.

Skills

Employee management

Performance management

Lean tools

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Operations / Logistics or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.

Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools

Supervisory Responsibilities:

You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.

Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 additional incentive sign on bonus. Bonus payments are payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practice and subject to applicable withholding taxes.

• - 2+ 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 teams of 20 people or greater
• - Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen)
• - Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field
• - Experience in one or more of the following industries: shipping/logistics distribution centers, manufacturing environments, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and customer-facing / customer-service environments

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, including support for the interview or onboarding 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, KY, Shepherdsville - 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually