Transportation Operations Manager

Amazon; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 81,900 - 122,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead multiple sites in a defined region in the United States. You will drive safety, quality, and customer experience while meeting operational goals across the network.

The role requires managing a team of Area Managers, coaching staff, and implementing Lean/Kaizen improvements. Travel up to 50% and flexibility with hours are expected, with compensation reflecting extensive logistics expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/nights/holidays.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Experience with customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in exceeding quota and KPIs.
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees.
• Experience in manufacturing/logistics/distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers across sites in the region.
• Ensure safety, quality, performance, and customer experience.
• Oversee adherence to policies and procedures; drive process improvements.
• Meet and exceed operational goals; strategic planning and forecasting.
• Coach, mentor, and develop teammates for career progression.
• Share best practices across shifts and network; travel up to 50%

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen

Goal achievement

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Logistics

Job description

Job ID: 10458464 | 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.

The Transportation Operations Manager has complete responsibility for Transportation Operations at a number of sites within a pre-defined region of the country. This position requires a candidate with the proven ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.

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 with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen)
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in exceeding quota and key performance metrics
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field
• Experience managing a team of 2+ salaried employees and 70+ indirect employees
• 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.

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, KY, Shepherdsville - 81,900.00 - 122,800.00 USD annually

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