Amazon
Transportation Area Manager
$70K–$91K
Tallahassee, FL · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience for the education qualification. Preferred: 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement, or Lean techniques experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
About the job
Leads a transportation team and operation, managing safety, quality, productivity, customer delivery promises, and process improvements.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with site leadership to analyze quality and customer experience issues and metrics.
- Lead and develop Transportation Associates, ensuring they are trained and their needs are addressed.
- Improve logistics and operational performance through standard work, safety compliance, Lean tools, and process improvement initiatives.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, shift, and work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement, or Lean techniques experience; experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
- Experience with Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma; relevant industry experience or a degree in a related field.
Pay
70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
OSHA, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma
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