Transportation Operations Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Operations Manager to lead our team in ensuring the efficient transportation of goods. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of our transport managers, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Your main focus will be on driving safety, quality, and shift performance standards within your area. You will also oversee process improvements and drive implementation, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve our goals.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, making decisions quickly and effectively. You will be a role model and mentor to new managers, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge.
Basics Qualifications:
* Relevant experience in leading a busy and large-scale transport operation within a growing and rapidly scaling business.
* Relevant experience in people management.
* A degree.
* Valid Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
* Relevant experience with performance metrics and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's Degree or similar education in Operations Research, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar related discipline.
* Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons.
* Experience of being named on a Commercial road haulage permit within the Transport industry.
About the Team:
Our Amazon Transportation Service (ATS) team plays a central role in our success. Using air, sea and road transport, as well as sortation centers equipped with the latest technology, you'll help Amazon's transport run at maximum efficiency. Our team captures data and uses it to drive decisions. They are key to making Amazon more innovative and efficient.
Schedule and Travel:
Amazon facilities operate at mostly 27/7 and therefore as a Transportation Operations Manager your working schedules may vary and span across day shifts, Mid shifts as well as night shift. Also due to the business needs must be flexible to work weekends.
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