Demo

Transportation Area Manager

Amazon
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026

Description

At Amazon, we are working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and dependable people. Amazon is seeking Transportation Area Managers to work throughout the country. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute over a billion shipments each year to our loyal customers.

Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department. Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with site leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools

Supervisory Responsibilities:
You and your team of Transportation Associates are responsible for Amazon customers receiving their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce. Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed because innovation has made us the global company that we are today.

Amazon offers competitive packages, growth potential and a challenging and inclusive work environment.


Basic Qualifications

- 2 years of employee and performance management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

- 1 years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Experience managing a team of 20 employees
- Experience with process improvements (Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma)
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
- Industry experience in: retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production or distribution environments.

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, SC, West Columbia - 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually

Salary.com Estimation for Transportation Area Manager in Columbia, SC
$86,584 to $114,508
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Transportation Area Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Transportation Area Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$99,398 - $137,993
Income Estimation: 
$164,827 - $217,349
Income Estimation: 
$99,398 - $137,993
Income Estimation: 
$164,827 - $217,349
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Amazon

  • Amazon Pittsburgh, PA
  • Role : Courier Driver Role Overview We are hiring for one of our prime clients in the logistics and transportation industry. The Delivery Driver plays a cr... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Amazon USA, AK
  • Description Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excelle... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Amazon Farmington, NM
  • Description This position may require in-role training at an operating site which will be 2 weeks in duration. This training will be located 50 miles away ... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Amazon Hobbs, NM
  • Description This position requires in-role training at an operating site which will be 6 weeks in duration. This training will be located 50 miles away fro... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Transportation Area Manager jobs in the Columbia, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • South Carolina Department of Transportation Columbia, SC
  • Job Responsibilities The Upstate Regional Production Group is seeking to fill two Program Manager positions. Each position reports to an Engineering Manage... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Elite Home Care, Day Centers & Transportation Leesville, SC
  • Join a Team That Cares—And Knows How to Have Fun! Elite Home Care isn’t just another home care company—we’re shaping the future of caregiving. As a leader ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!