Colin Hayes
About Colin Hayes
Colin Hayes is a Continuous Improvement Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he has worked since 2021. With over 10 years of experience in logistics and distribution, he has held various managerial roles at Amazon and Sainsbury's.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Colin Hayes has been serving as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Amazon Logistics since 2021, based in Bulls Copse Road, Southampton, England. In this role, he manages operations in a customer-driven environment that is currently undergoing expansion. Prior to this position, he held several roles within Amazon Logistics, including Area Manager L5 for four months in 2020 and Area Manager Nights from 2020 to 2021. He also worked as a Shift Manager from 2015 to 2019 and as a Launch Execution Manager for three months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Colin Hayes studied at Southampton College, where he completed the City and Guilds automotive program, achieving City and Guilds 381 Pt 1 & 2. He also attended Perins School in Alresford. He holds a National CPC qualification, which certifies his professional competence in transport management, enhancing his expertise in logistics and distribution.
Background in Logistics and Distribution
Colin Hayes has over 10 years of experience in the logistics and distribution sector. Before joining Amazon, he worked at Sainsbury's as a Transport Shift Manager from 2007 to 2011 and as a Warehouse Shift Manager from 2011 to 2015. His early career included a decade at Mars Drinks, where he served as a Key Process Operator from 1995 to 2005. This diverse background has provided him with a solid foundation in operational management.
Career Progression at Amazon Logistics
Colin Hayes has held multiple positions at Amazon Logistics, showcasing his career progression within the company. He began as a Shift Manager from 2015 to 2019, then advanced to Area Manager roles in 2019 and 2020. His experience includes managing night operations and overseeing launch execution, demonstrating his capability in various operational contexts.