Transportation Operations Leader: Lean & Safety

Amazon Jobs; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Amazon is hiring a Transportation Area Manager in Wilmington, NC to lead a team of associates, drive safety and quality programs, and improve operational efficiency. You will partner with site leadership to meet metrics, develop standard work, and mentor staff to deliver on-time customer deliveries.

The role requires 2+ years of people management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma techniques.

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 performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field.

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 using Lean tools.

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean techniques

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon is hiring a Transportation Area Manager in Wilmington, NC to lead a team of associates, drive safety and quality programs, and improve operational efficiency. You will partner with site leadership to meet metrics, develop standard work, and mentor staff to deliver on-time customer deliveries.

The role requires 2+ years of people management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma techniques.