Amazon
Transportation Area Manager
$65K–$75K
Akron, OH · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience may satisfy the stated degree qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
About the job
Leads a transportation team and operation, focusing on safety, quality, customer experience, productivity, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Manage, train, mentor, and motivate Transportation Associates while addressing their needs.
- Oversee safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises; support safety programs and OSHA compliance.
- Collaborate with site leadership on customer and quality metrics, root-cause analysis, and logistics process improvements.
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 experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques; experience managing a team of 20+ employees or with Lean, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; relevant industry experience or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
Pay
65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, OSHA
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