Amazon
Transportation Area Manager
$70K–$91K
Shepherdsville, KY · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience may satisfy the degree qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience. Preferred: bachelor's in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
About the job
Leads transportation associates and logistics operations, overseeing safety, quality, productivity, customer delivery, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with site leadership to analyze quality and customer experience metrics and address root causes.
- Improve logistics operations through standard work, Lean tools, and process improvement initiatives.
- Train, support, mentor, and motivate associates while managing safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
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 teams of 20 or greater.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen, or relevant industry experience.
Pay
$10,000 additional incentive sign on bonus; base salary range: 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually
Tools
Lean tools, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, OSHA
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