Transportation Operations Lead

Amazon Jobs; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); 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 and lead a team of associates in Cottage Grove, WI. You will improve quality, customer experience, and safety while driving standard work and Lean initiatives to optimize performance.

Responsibilities include collaborating with site leadership, managing a 20+ person team, and applying Kaizen/Six Sigma methods. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, with flexibility for weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma).
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Industry experience in: retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production or distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including 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

Lean techniques

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to oversee operations and lead a team of associates in Cottage Grove, WI. You will improve quality, customer experience, and safety while driving standard work and Lean initiatives to optimize performance.

Responsibilities include collaborating with site leadership, managing a 20+ person team, and applying Kaizen/Six Sigma methods. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, with flexibility for weekends and night shifts.