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Business Operations roles at Amazon span supply chain analytics, program management, and operational strategy across its global businesses. Amazon has a strong track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. career in operations.
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Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand-alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization. Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.
Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM
- Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning
- Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
- Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
- Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience
- Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable
- Mentors and develops leaders and staff
- Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
- Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations
- Work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- 5+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in relevant field of operations
- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
- 8+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
- Prior leadership development training or participation
- Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Appling - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Pooler - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A3183216
Description
Our Senior Transportation Managers play a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success, which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution. The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the TOM teams within a specific node and may include responsibilities for stand-alone sites as well. You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the TOM organization. Multiple roles are expected across the network with flexibility for location based on candidates current location and relocation preferences.
Strategic Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for TOM
- Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, forecasting, and peak season planning
- Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
- Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
- Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience
- Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable
- Mentors and develops leaders and staff
- Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
- Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Experience with staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, and terminations
- Work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- 5+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or logistics environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or above in relevant field of operations
- Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
- 8+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment
- Interest in long-term career development through assignments in multiple FCs across the nation
- Prior leadership development training or participation
- Track record of effectively leading an operation comprising both salaried and hourly staff of at least 100
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, GA, Appling - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Pooler - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A3183216
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Business Operations Jobs at Amazon Jobs
Frame your credentials around measurable operational impact
Amazon's Business Operations hiring is data-driven. Quantify process improvements, cost reductions, or efficiency gains in your resume before applying. Hiring managers evaluate whether your background maps directly to USCIS specialty occupation standards for operations roles.
Target roles tied to Amazon's core business units
Program manager and operations analyst roles within AWS, Fulfillment, or Advertising are frequent sponsors. Searching by these business units surfaces positions with dedicated headcount budgets, which are more likely to include visa sponsorship from the outset.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Business Operations openings at confirmed sponsoring companies using Migrate Mate. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is ambiguous and surfaces Amazon positions where your visa type is already supported.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Amazon distinguishes between H-1B transfers for candidates already in status and new H-1B cap registrations. Ask your recruiter early whether the role supports a cap-exempt transfer or requires entering the annual lottery, since this affects your start-date timeline.
Understand how Amazon's LCA filing affects your start date
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting any H-1B petition to USCIS. At Amazon's scale, internal legal teams handle this, but LCA certification typically takes seven business days and must be completed before your petition goes in.
Align your degree field to the posted job requirements
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the specialty occupation. For Business Operations roles at Amazon, degrees in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business analytics carry more weight than general management credentials when USCIS evaluates the petition.
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Find Business Operations at Amazon JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Amazon sponsor H-1B visas for Business Operations?
Yes, Amazon sponsors H-1B visas for Business Operations roles. Amazon is a registered H-1B employer and files petitions for qualifying positions across program management, operations analysis, and supply chain functions. Sponsorship availability depends on the specific role and whether you're transferring an existing H-1B or require a new cap-subject registration through the annual USCIS lottery.
How do I apply for Business Operations jobs at Amazon?
Apply directly through Amazon's careers portal at amazon.jobs, filtering by job category for operations and program management roles. Tailor your resume to Amazon's leadership principles and include measurable outcomes. Migrate Mate also lists verified Business Operations openings at Amazon, letting you filter specifically for roles that support your visa type before you apply.
Which visa types does Amazon sponsor for Business Operations roles?
Amazon sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Business Operations positions, covering candidates from most countries as well as Chilean, Singaporean, and Australian nationals specifically. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, Amazon also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, typically after a period of employment, through the PERM labor certification process with DOL.
What qualifications does Amazon expect for Business Operations positions?
Most Business Operations roles at Amazon expect a bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business-related field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or business analytics. Strong SQL skills, experience with data visualization tools, and familiarity with process improvement frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma are common requirements. Senior roles often expect prior experience managing cross-functional programs at scale.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an Amazon Business Operations offer?
Timeline depends on your visa type. An H-1B transfer from an existing employer can allow you to start within two to four weeks of filing. A cap-subject H-1B requires registration in the March lottery, with an October 1 start date at the earliest. E-3 consular processing for Australian nationals typically runs two to four weeks after your interview. USCIS premium processing, if available, can reduce adjudication to 15 business days.
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