Transportation Operations Leader

Amazon Jobs; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive packages

Growth potential

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Area Manager to oversee safety, quality, productivity, and the customer delivery promises across the operation. You will collaborate with site leadership, implement standard work, train and mentor a team of Transportation Associates, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

You will manage a workforce of 20+ associates, emphasize Lean methods, and ensure OSHA safety standards while supporting a fast-paced, customer-centric

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• Flexible schedule 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 with strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or 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 shipping/logistics distribution centers, manufacturing environments, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and customer-service 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 and performance management

Team leadership

Customer service and communication

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

2+ years Amazon experience (blue badge/FTE)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Area Manager to oversee safety, quality, productivity, and the customer delivery promises across the operation. You will collaborate with site leadership, implement standard work, train and mentor a team of Transportation Associates, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

You will manage a workforce of 20+ associates, emphasize Lean methods, and ensure OSHA safety standards while supporting a fast-paced, customer-centric