Transportation Area Manager

About the role

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. We distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. Lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: 2+ 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 20+ employees, Experience with process improvements (Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma), 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

Pay

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.

USA, KY, Hebron - 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually