Sr. Transportation Manager

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This role is available in Albuquerque, NM /El Paso, TX / Tucson, AZ

Our 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 initiatives


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of direct management experience
  • Experience in performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
  • Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations
  • Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience developing or delivering training programs across multiple sites or regions, or experience with project management
  • Experience in the areas of management and leadership development, organization development, learning and development, group facilitation, training and training design, or equivalent business experience
  • Experience leading large teams/operations, including a salaried/hourly workforce, in a rapidly changing customer service, manufacturing, production or distribution environment
  • Experience in organizational leadership and development or talent management, with experience in a senior leadership role

Amazon 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


USA, AZ, Tucson - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, NM, Albuquerque - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, TX, El Paso - 121,500.00 - 164,400.00 USD annually

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