Amazon
Transportation Area Manager
$70K–$91K
Kansas City, KS · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience can meet the degree-or-equivalent 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 to deliver customer orders while managing safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity.
What you'll do
- Manage, train, mentor, and motivate hourly transportation associates.
- 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 experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.
- Experience managing teams of 20 people or greater.
Pay
70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, OSHA
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