Role at a glance
- Job function
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Supply Chain, Procurement & Trade Transportation Operations Distribution Management
- Salary
- $65.2K – $75K/yr
- Location
- Lancaster, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
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Role Summary
The Transportation Area Manager leads a team of Transportation Associates responsible for helping Amazon customers receive their orders. The role focuses on safety, quality, customer experience, productivity, logistics, and continuous process improvement within the operation.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including root cause analysis of problem areas
- Streamline logistics through standard work and team leadership
- Support and commit to safety programs and OSHA compliance
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
- Train, support, mentor, and motivate hourly Transportation Associates
- Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
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View full postingQualifications
Required
- 1+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts
Preferred
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
Original job description
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Original job description
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Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department. Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools
Supervisory Responsibilities:
You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.
Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.
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Please review the: https://inside.hr.amazon.dev/us/en/employment/policies-global/l4-l7-field-ops-transfer.html " on Inside to ensure you are eligible to apply for this role.
Internal candidates applying to Manager I, Operations roles may be asked to complete the Manager of Hourly Associates (AA:MHA) online assessment as part of the evaluation process. To help you prepare, assessment preparation guides are available that explain what to expect and how to best prepare. Please visit https://inside.hr.amazon.dev/content/dam/inside/language-master/employment/your-career/MHA%20Candidate%20Prep%20Materials%20-%20November%202025.pdf
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of employee and performance management experience- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experienceAmazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, Lancaster - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
About the company
amazon
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.