Area Manager (Night shift), Transportation Operations Management

DESCRIPTION

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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