Transportation Operations Manager

At Amazon we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Operations Managers to work in out sites across 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.

The Transportation Operations Manager has complete responsibility for Transportation Operations at a number of sites within a pre-defined region of the country. This position requires a candidate with the proven ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise a team of Transportation Area Managers that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
Responsible for the overall safety quality and performance and customer experience of your region
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures
Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals
Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and coach employees; resolve problems; address staffing needs
Mentor train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network
Travel up to 50% may be required
Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight weekends and holidays




- 3 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 scoping leading and implementing process improvements through: Lean process Kaizen and/or Six Sigma.

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 $81900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150100/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.