Transportation Operations Manager

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 organizations 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

• 3 years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelors 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
• A Bachelors or Masters 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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81900 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $150100 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 81900 - 150100