Sr. Transportation Manager

Amazon

Joliet, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Experience, Disability Accommodations, Finance, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Joliet, IL
POSTED
2 days ago

DescriptionOur Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon's success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. 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 as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization.Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables:* Owns and delivers 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. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.* 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 initiativesBasic Qualifications* Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon experience* Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques* Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations* Work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays* 7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environmentPreferred Qualifications* 10+ 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 situation* 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 organizationAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at IL, Joliet - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually

About the Company

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Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

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Our Leadership Principles
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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://Amazon.com/militaryroles