Transportation Operations Manager

1 week ago

MN United States Amazon Full time
Job Title: Senior Transportation Manager

Amazon is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Transportation Manager to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring, driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the Transportation Operations Management (TOM) organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and deliver 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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • A completed Bachelor's 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Operations or related technical field; MBA or Master's 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 situations
  • Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple Fulfillment Centers (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

Compensation:

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $132,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on 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.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/disability-accommodations/

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