Transportation Area Manager

About the role

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. As part of our mission to be the most customer-centric company on earth, you will play a key role in ensuring Amazon customers receive their orders efficiently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and customer experience metrics, including 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.
• Manage a team of Transportation Associates to ensure Amazon customers receive their orders on time.
• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce to maintain high performance.
• Oversee safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
• Lead change at internet speed to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or Lean techniques (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
• Industry experience in retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $70,000.00 – $90,900.00 USD annually (location: USA, SC, West Columbia). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.