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Transportation Area Manager

Amazon
Middletown, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Description

At Amazon, we’re 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.


Please review the Field Ops Transfer Policy on Inside to ensure you are eligible to apply for this role. https://inside.hr.amazon.dev/us/en/employment/policies-global/l4-l7-field-ops-transfer.html













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Please review the: https://inside.hr.amazon.dev/us/en/employment/policies-global/l4-l7-field-ops-transfer.html " on Inside to ensure you are eligible to apply for this role.

Internal candidates applying to Manager I, Operations roles may be asked to complete the Manager of Hourly Associates (AA:MHA) online assessment as part of the evaluation process. To help you prepare, assessment preparation guides are available that explain what to expect and how to best prepare. Please visit https://inside.hr.amazon.dev/content/dam/inside/language-master/employment/your-career/MHA Candidate Prep Materials - November 2025.pdf

Basic Qualifications

- 1 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
- Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts

Preferred Qualifications

- 1 years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

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, DE, Middletown - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually

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