This position qualifies for a $10000 internal launch bonus.
At Amazon we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout 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.
Four key areas that youll always focus on are the safety quality customer experience and productivity of your department. Key responsibilities include:
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.
Amazon offers competitive packages growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.
- 2 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 20 employees
- Experience with process improvements (Lean process Kaizen and/or Six Sigma)
- Excellent customer service communication and interpersonal skills
- A Bachelors or Masters 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.
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 $61400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $100000/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.