Transportation Area Manager: Lean Ops & Safety Leader

Amazon Inc.; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to oversee operations across the Wilmington, IL area. You will lead a team of Transportation Associates, focus on safety, quality, and customer delivery promises, and work with site leadership on metrics.

The role emphasizes process improvement with Lean tools, training, and mentoring, while ensuring OSHA compliance and a safe work environment. This is a hands-on leadership position offering growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Employee management

Performance management

Team leadership

Lean process

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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

Job description

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to oversee operations across the Wilmington, IL area. You will lead a team of Transportation Associates, focus on safety, quality, and customer delivery promises, and work with site leadership on metrics.

The role emphasizes process improvement with Lean tools, training, and mentoring, while ensuring OSHA compliance and a safe work environment. This is a hands-on leadership position offering growth and competitive benefits.