Transportation Area Manager

Amazon • Carencro, LA

3d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 you’ll 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor's 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

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure 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
• Lead change at internet speed

Benefits

• Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.
• full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees