Sr. Transportation Manager
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Amazon is hiring a Sr. Transportation Manager. The Sr. Transportation Manager at Amazon oversees budgetary, people development, and operational objectives for a fulfillment center, leading Operations and Area Managers, driving quality and Lean initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, and customer experience for inbound or outbound operations, and collaborating with cross‑functional support teams to secure resources for projects and continuous improvement.
Key focus areas include Drive creation of quality, process change, and Lean initiatives to exceed business plan goals., Ensure overall safety, quality, performance, and customer experience for inbound or outbound operations., and Set and clarify requirements for Operations and Area Managers, measure performance, provide feedback, and hold them accountable..
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent, Direct Management Experience, and Salaried Workforce Experience In Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Or Logistics Environment. Important skills include Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing, Hiring, and Performance Management. Preferred (not required): Handle Changing Priorities, Good Judgment In Stressful Situation, Develop Others Into Higher Levels Of Leadership, and Change Management.
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Description
Application deadline: Aug 21, 2026
This role is available in Aurora, CO / Broomfield, CO/ Commerce City , CO
Our Sr. Operations Managers are responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.
Key job responsibilities
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Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.
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Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.
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Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.
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Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.
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Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.
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Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment
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Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean methodologies
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Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminations
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Candidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
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Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situation
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Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
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Prior leadership development training or participation
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Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
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Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, CO, Aurora - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Broomfield - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, CO, Commerce City - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
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