Transportation Operations Leader: Lean, Safety & Delivery

Amazon; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is hiring a Transportation Area Manager in West Columbia, SC to lead a team of Transportation Associates and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with site leadership to optimize processes and meet performance targets.

The role emphasizes lean process improvements, mentoring hourly staff, and maintaining exceptional customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

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

Team leadership

Lean tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean techniques

Job description

Amazon is hiring a Transportation Area Manager in West Columbia, SC to lead a team of Transportation Associates and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with site leadership to optimize processes and meet performance targets.

The role emphasizes lean process improvements, mentoring hourly staff, and maintaining exceptional customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.