Kevin Ray

Operations Associate

Nashville, Tennessee, United States15 yrs 6 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Led transformation initiatives impacting thousands of associates.
  • Founded a training network for over 10,000 associates.
  • Expert in operational strategy and program management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Operations and Program Management within the logistics and transportation industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementOperational StrategyTraining DevelopmentOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipLogistics ManagementSafety Management

Other Skills

Remote Gate Managementyard automationportfolio designAI-based technologiesoperational integrationNodal Onboarding Academytraining networkstandardized reportingperformance managementstrategic planningdelivery operationsroute optimizationSOP complianceprocess improvementtraining management

About

I’m a senior operations and program management leader with 11+ years of experience building scalable systems, developing people, and leading cross-functional transformation across Amazon’s transportation, learning, and automation networks. Throughout my career, I’ve led large, ambiguous initiatives that connected strategy to execution — from launching the Nodal Onboarding Academy that redefined how thousands of associates are trained and supported across North America, to driving automation pilots that improved safety, visibility, and efficiency across global yard operations. I’m most energized by solving complex problems that require both operational depth and human understanding. My leadership philosophy centers on clarity, trust, and long-term mechanisms — not one-off fixes. Whether it’s standing up new programs, aligning tech and operations, or mentoring the next generation of leaders, I focus on delivering results that last. I’m currently exploring opportunities where I can bring that blend of strategic thinking, operational experience, and people-centered leadership to help organizations scale smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

Experience

15 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
11 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Amazon

10 roles

Sr. Development Manager

Dec 2025Present · 5 mos

Principal PM, External Products

Promoted

Oct 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Led global strategy and execution for Remote Gate Management (RGM) and yard automation programs across AMZL, APP, EU, and 3P networks. Drove multi-million-dollar CAR investments and operational integrations to enhance visibility, safety, and throughput across both 1P and 3P business lines.
  • Owned end-to-end portfolio design and implementation for externalized ALPR, LiDAR, and AI-based yard technologies.
  • Secured over $3M in program funding across four business lines and delivered measurable improvements in trailer flow time, yard security, and staffing efficiency.
  • Built and scaled cross-functional partnerships with WWPEI, TIE, SSD, and GREF to standardize technology deployment.
  • Managed technical and operational integration between site leaders, PMTs, and vendor partners, ensuring consistent data-driven execution.
Remote Gate Managementyard automationportfolio designAI-based technologiesoperational integrationProgram Management+1

Sr Program Manager, NOA

Promoted

Jul 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Founded and scaled the Nodal Onboarding Academy (NOA), Amazon’s North American driver training network supporting over 10,000 associates annually. Oversaw a team of 150+ trainers across multiple regions and redefined the standard for how field learning and certification were delivered.
  • Reduced DQF administrative processing time from 26 days to 14.6 days, cutting inefficiencies across the candidate pipeline.
  • Launched the NOA’s full 6-week cohort model, ensuring consistency in training outcomes and improving associate retention and readiness.
  • Led reorganization and integration of the Driver Training Team under the new Associate Learning & Development pillar.
  • Designed and implemented standardized reporting dashboards (WBR, scorecards, utilization trackers) now used network-wide.
  • Mentored and promoted dozens of leaders into Amazon’s next generation of field training managers.
Nodal Onboarding Academytraining networkstandardized reportingteam leadershipTraining DevelopmentProgram Management

Senior Regional Leader

Oct 2021Jul 2022 · 9 mos

Senior Station Manager

Jun 2021Oct 2021 · 4 mos

Station Operations Manager

Promoted

Dec 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Ran DSC3 as the #1 Cost (TPH) site in the network throughout 2020. DSC3 was ranked #1 31 out of 52 weeks in 2020, ranked #2 12 out of 52 weeks, and was able to never leave the top 8 sites in the network only experiencing 2 weeks out of the top 5 (WK51/WK52).
  • Lead and supervise a team of Shift Managers/Operations Managers and associates in outbound/inbound operations.
  • Responsible for the overall safety, quality, performance and customer experience of the site.
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance, resolve problems; and address staffing needs.
  • Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning
  • Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network.
safety managementperformance managementstrategic planningOperations ManagementTeam Leadership

Area Manager II, Logistics

Sep 2019Dec 2019 · 3 mos

  • Oversee the delivery of Amazon orders to customers
  • Build, optimize, and assign delivery routes on your shift
  • Communicate with and respond to Amazon Customer Service associates on delivery exceptions and requests
  • Support Amazon operations leadership team in daily operations management of the delivery station, including route assignment, leading meetings, and communicating with internal and external suppliers.
  • Troubleshoot problems through to resolution, escalating as necessary
  • Review and update SOPs as required
  • Participate in Lean/Kaizen, Black Belt, and other Operational Excellence initiatives
  • Ensure compliance throughout the site to global process standards and work on continuous improvement initiatives
delivery operationsroute optimizationSOP complianceLogistics ManagementOperations Management

Area Manager, Delivery Operations II

Sep 2018Sep 2019 · 1 yr

  • · Cultivate and sustain a safe environment, high-quality customer delivery, professional driver experience, and a positive culture.
  • · Drive process-improvement efforts and the implementation of both business processes and technical solutions.
  • · Champion excellent driver and customer experience while continuously improving Amazon’s last mile on road performance. Be a subject matter expert for all Delivery Associates and Delivery Service Partners process areas.
  • · Manage Associate training processes and on road audit mechanisms for Delivery Associates.
  • · Participate in negotiations for Delivery Service Partners dispute resolution, specifically approving payment, determining payment adjustments where appropriate, and managing the DSP invoice process.
  • · Partner with regional Fleet Management leadership to validate vehicle demand and road worthiness and general compliance to the Fleet Management Program.
  • · Lead daily SUMs with the DA population to drive quality and engagement.
  • · Execute DA scheduling strategy through optimization of delivery route assignment.
  • · Oversee response to customer/TOC escalations.
  • · Monitor Driver staffing and fleet pipeline to ensure sufficient capacity.
safety managementprocess improvementtraining managementOperations ManagementTraining Development

Field Transportation Specialist

Promoted

Nov 2016Sep 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • BWI4 Away Team (October 2017), prepping seasonal associates for peak.
  • Provided Peak coverage as shift lead. Recorded all metrics for daily calls, provided assistance to ship clerks/OB dock management, and assisted in scheduling associate daily duties.
  • Developed and rolled out a CPT trailer pool tool in Excel to all sites in the Sunshine Region. The tool is currently in use daily by all of the TOM teams in that region.
  • Oversee Safety for the TOM team at CAE1, ensuring all safety trainings are complete for the entire team and bringing forth and rolling out new safety initiatives in-site and in the yard.
  • Maintain yard accuracy, correspond with multiple shipping companies and their contacts, facilitate the relationship between the yard team and the IB and OB FC teams, and assist in off-site yard operations.
safety trainingyard operationsrelationship managementOperations ManagementSafety Management

Process Assistant

Mar 2014Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Support and work in the department as required
  • Helping support daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with internal and external suppliers
  • Providing vacation coverage for Area Managers
  • Providing policy follow-up, attendance tracking (duties do not extend to discipline)
  • Tracking and reporting of ATS/labor hours
  • Assisting the floor as an associate resource, training associates and verifying SOP compliance
  • Ensuring successful area performance, through tracking, reporting and feedback of associate performance
  • Participating in Operational Excellence initiatives in some capacity
  • Filling in as needed with production duties
  • Fully understanding workflow and daily production goals
  • Reviewing and updating SOP as required
  • Assisting in keeping work area clean and organized
  • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area
  • Coaching associates to work safely at all times
  • Participating in safety initiatives
  • Referring all job injuries immediately to area manager
department managementSOP compliancesafety initiativesOperations ManagementTeam Leadership

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Sales Associate

Aug 2010Aug 2013 · 3 yrs · Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Education

Lugoff-Elgin High School

High School Diploma — General Studies

Jan 2005Jan 2009

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