Sr. Transportation Manager

Senior Transportation Manager

Amazon

Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience. 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. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching, mentoring, driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.

• Owns and delivers the operational budget for the functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM.
• Provides 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, leveraging Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and problems.
• 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.

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field from an accredited university, or 2 years of Amazon experience.
• 7+ years of 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.
• 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 Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of 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 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.

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The base pay for this position ranges from $121,500 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,900 per year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company; equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Distribution, Supply Chain, and Engineering

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Job : A2955717

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.