Amazon
Transportation Area Manager
$70K–$91K
Shepherdsville, KY · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; 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. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
About the job
Leads transportation associates and logistics operations, overseeing safety, quality, productivity, customer experience, and delivery promises.
What you'll do
- Train, support, mentor, and motivate transportation associates while addressing their needs.
- Collaborate with site leadership on quality and customer experience metrics, including root-cause analysis.
- Improve logistics processes using standard work and Lean tools, while supporting safety programs and OSHA compliance.
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 customer-facing, analytical, or industry experience.
Pay
$10,000 USD sign-on bonus; $70,000.00 - $90,900.00 USD annually base salary
Tools
OSHA, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen
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