Sr Transportation Manager

Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazons success which is built on a foundation of customer obsession and innovation. This position is a multifaceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and . The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for standalone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.

Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.

Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area including safety productivity financial and labor planning and operational goals for TOM

Responsible for providing strategic level/longterm planning 3 6 and 12 months out) including labor planning forecasting and peak season planning

Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and networkwide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.

Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.

Establishes objectives and metrics for safety quality productivity and customer experience

Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance provides feedback and holds leaders accountable

Mentors and develops leaders and staff

Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.

Works closely with support staff (HR Finance Safety IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives


A completed Bachelors Degree in a technical field from an accredited university
5 years direct management experience including a salaried workforce in a manufacturing production distribution or logistics environment
Experience with performance metrics process improvement and Lean methodologies
Experience with the full staffing lifecycle including interviewing hiring performance management promotions and terminations
Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays

Degree in Engineering Operations or related technical field; MBA or Masters degree preferred
8 years direct management experience including a salaried workforce in a manufacturing production or distribution environment
Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situation
Interest in longterm career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
Prior leadership development training or participation
Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization



The pay range for this position in Colorado is $/yr; however base pay offered may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. A signon bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazons internal or external careers site.

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