Transport Area Manager FTC, TOM-TAP - Bardon - £13 - £15 an hour

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Transport Area Manager FTC, TOM-TAP - Bardon - £13 - £15 an hour

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Job type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Degree qualified
Hold a valid Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TMCPC)
Proven experience in leading a busy and large-scale transport operation within a growing and rapidly scaling business
Strong leadership skills and experience managing people; experience of people management and data-driven decision making
Prior experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
Ability to deal with ambiguity and changing priorities, to effectively prioritize, to multitask, and to use good judgment in pressure situations
Ability to develop creative and scalable solutions independently, and drive them from ideation to successful completion; results oriented; "self-starter"
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and influence the Senior Management
Business fluent in English

Job summary
As a Transport Area Manager in our EU Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team, you will own and manage strategic transportation operations. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional Teams across the Amazon business and a wide scope of action to improve our complex transportation network.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with an option to extend.

TOM’s mission is to handle the yard and dock activities in Amazon Sort and Fulfillment Centers across the EU. We are an entrepreneurial, result-focused, and highly collaborative Team. As part of Amazon Transportation Services, our goal is to ensure that our customers’ orders are delivered in a high quality and cost-efficient manner. To meet this goal, we are looking for people with an established delivery record and operations experience to develop and implement innovative transportation management concepts in our transportation chain.

About the role:
Transport Area Manager's are Team Leaders, and you will be responsible and accountable for a group of Associates within a UK cluster. In this role, you will be handling operational issues and planning ahead of our peak periods. With a central focus on safety, you will own the operations and engagement of your shift with the aim to optimise Associates' experience and performance as well as load planning and efficiency. Regularly reviewing performance, you will analyse our network, understand our metrics, and implement solutions that influence the short and long-term goals of our business.

Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
You’ll need to safeguard your Team’s safety, promoting Amazon’s Health and Safety standards
you'll commit to all safety programs and compliance and ensure a safe work environment for all Associates
You’ll ensure your Team is engaged and motivated, with a culture of ownership and high performance
You’ll work with cross-functional Teams
You’ll uphold Amazon’s high standards of process quality
You’ll strive to improve and streamline processes, diving deep to find root causes quickly
You’ll become a Subject Matter Expert on processes and activities
You’ll actively share and promote best practices with your colleagues and network
You’ll find practical and simple solutions to complex problems without sacrificing quality or core functionality
You’ll think analytically about project management
You’ll provide daily support during the rollout/implementation of newer systems/processes and gather feedback
You’ll communicate daily metrics and report exception
You’ll act as the responsible and accountable person in respect of the Operator License (O License)
You'll prepare and participate in operational calls to communicate your Team's performance Leadership
You'll require extensive travel within your cluster

About the team
You will form part of a wider Transport Area Manager Team, interacting with colleagues during business reviews; projects and the start and end of shift reviews. The wider network will enable you to share and implement best practice across the operation.

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

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