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 multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. 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 stand-alone 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/long-term 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 network-wide 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 or 2 years of Amazon experience
- 7 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
- 10 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 long-term 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200900/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.