Transportation Ops Leader: Scale Regional Logistics

Amazon; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee transportation operations across multiple sites in a defined region. You will drive process improvements, lead a team of Area Managers, and ensure safety, quality, and performance while meeting aggressive deadlines.

The role requires 3+ years of management experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and flexibility to work varied hours including nights and weekends.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

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

Tools

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee transportation operations across multiple sites in a defined region. You will drive process improvements, lead a team of Area Managers, and ensure safety, quality, and performance while meeting aggressive deadlines.

The role requires 3+ years of management experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and flexibility to work varied hours including nights and weekends.