Kris Latorre
About Kris Latorre
Kris Latorre serves as an Amazon Logistics On Road Shift Manager II, where he has worked since 2019. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Sociology and has experience in logistics management and welding.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Kris Latorre serves as the Amazon Logistics On Road Shift Manager II at Amazon Logistics, a position held since 2019. In this role, Kris is responsible for overseeing logistics operations and ensuring that delivery processes align with organizational goals. The position is based at the DEW2 facility, where Kris applies expertise in logistics management to enhance operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Kris Latorre has a diverse educational background. Kris studied Mechanical Engineering and Sociology at Middlesex County College from 2013 to 2015. Following this, Kris attended the University of Iowa, where a degree in Sociology was pursued from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, Kris completed studies in Welding Technology at Apex Technical School from 2007 to 2008 and trained as a Commercial Diver at Divers Academy International from 2008 to 2009.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to the current role, Kris Latorre held several positions at Amazon. Kris worked as an L4 Area Manager from 2017 to 2018 in Monee, Illinois, and then progressed to an L5 Area Manager role from 2018 to 2019 in Staten Island, New York. These roles involved managing teams and optimizing operational processes within the Amazon logistics framework.
Professional Skills and Methodologies
Kris Latorre employs Lean methodologies to improve operational efficiency in logistics management. This approach focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, aligning with Kris's proven track record of developing comprehensive strategies that meet organizational objectives. Kris is dedicated to delivering results that surpass baseline expectations.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Amazon, Kris Latorre worked at New Brunswick Scientific, an Eppendorf Company, as a Welder from 2006 to 2007 in Edison, New Jersey. This early career experience provided foundational skills in welding and fabrication, contributing to the technical expertise that supports current roles in logistics and management.