Transportation Operations Manager

Amazon; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Job summary

Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to lead and supervise a team of Area Managers across sites in the United States. The role focuses on safety, quality, performance, and customer experience while driving operational excellence and staffing planning.

Candidates should have 3+ years in employee and performance management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays. LA County applicants welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or 2+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience with operations or logistics is preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers to streamline logistics.
• Ensure safety, quality, and performance and customer experience across the region.
• Meet and exceed operational goals and forecast staffing needs.
• Mentor and develop team members for career progression.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Job description

Job ID: 10528360 | Amazon.com Services LLC

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to work in out sites across the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of your region
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals
• Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; resolve problems; address staffing needs
• Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
• Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network
• Travel up to 50% may be required
• Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees
• Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvements through: Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and analytical skills
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in: military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution environments.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Hollister - 91,000.00 - 136,500.00 USD annually