Transportation Area Manager, PDX8

About the role

Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon distributes over a billion shipments each year to its 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. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to 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 teams of 20 people or greater, Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field, Do you have experience across at least one industry vertical (manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, etc.)?

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,900.00 USD annually.

Schedule

Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.