Area Manager (Night shift), 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
Key job responsibilities
Lead operations with focus on efficiency, safety, and service quality. Responsibilities include resource planning based on daily/weekly forecasts, optimizing middle-mile operations, and maximizing container utilization. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration with Sort center and transportation teams. Develop and monitor KPIs, create management reports, and implement innovative solutions for yard management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage daily yard operations and resource allocation
• Drive performance improvements in truck and container utilization
• Lead safety and quality initiatives
• Facilitate communication between fulfillment and transportation teams
• Develop analytics and process improvements
• Create dashboard using SQL
• Own Safety procedures within site yard
• Work closely with ACES team to write procedures and set standards;
• Own Transshipment metrics and performance;

A day in the life
The Transportation Area Manager has complete responsibility for Transportation Operations at Sort Center for the Night Shift. 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 Excel
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques, or experience in similar environments
- Experience in a logistics/operations environment
- Postgraduate degree

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