Transportation Operations Leader - Lean & Growth

Amazon Inc.; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead a team of Area Managers and streamline logistics across sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality, performance, and customer experience while meeting operational goals.

Candidates should have 3+ years in people management and a flexible schedule, with travel up to 50% and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. A related degree or equivalent Amazon experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers across multiple sites to streamline logistics within operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, performance and customer experience for your region.
• Manage responsibilities per company policies; plan, forecast, appraise performance, reward and coach employees.
• Develop and share best practices across shifts and the network.
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.
• Work a variety of hours including overnight, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Performance management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean process

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering/Operations/SC/Logistics degree

Amazon experience (2+ years)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead a team of Area Managers and streamline logistics across sites. The role emphasizes safety, quality, performance, and customer experience while meeting operational goals.

Candidates should have 3+ years in people management and a flexible schedule, with travel up to 50% and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. A related degree or equivalent Amazon experience is required.