Regional Manager, Transportation Operations Management

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. The Transportation Operations Management team is looking for a Regional Manager with leadership experience to own and execute strategic and cross-functional yard operations.

An ideal candidate is organized and has excellent program management skills. He/she has the ability to lead and mentor people; analyze data and make sound recommendations in an often ambiguous environment. One of the main responsibilities in this role is to standardize and improve processes; while analyzing and eliminating root cause of defects within the current systems. This job will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence change at a local (facility) and Network level.

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Key job responsibilities
- Own TOM field operations at BR Fulfillment Center and Sort Center in a Specific Region;

- Own the overall safety, quality, performance, and customer experience for yard management activities in the region;

- Manage a group of TOM Ops Lead within regional cluster. Drive a performance culture, instill ownership and create a high-performing team;

- Lead projects and initiatives to drive improvements on cost and speed;

- Be the main POC of transportation inside FC, being the chairmain to negotiate new projects entrance and act as problem solver to solve issues that affect BR sites;

- Establish and own performance metrics and communicate them to leadership;

- Ensure the standardization of process across shifts and Sites within BR Network;


A day in the life
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 internal goals while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience in data collection for problem solving and root cause analysis
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee and performance management experience
- Advanced proficiency in Business English skills, both verbal and written

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
- Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
- Experience working with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or SQL in a professional environment

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.