Lamont Washington
About Lamont Washington
Lamont Washington is an Operations Manager at Amazon Fulfillment ONT-8, where he leads a team of six Area Managers and over 300 associates. He has a decade of experience in the US Navy, holding various positions related to supply and logistics, and has built relationships with major companies in the defense and supply sectors.
Current Role at Amazon Fulfillment
Lamont Washington has been serving as an Operations Manager at Amazon Fulfillment ONT-8 since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of six Area Managers and oversees more than 300 associates in Outbound Operations. His responsibilities include managing the shipment of over 1.1 million units daily to Amazon Fulfillment Centers, ensuring efficient operations and logistics.
Military Background and Experience
Lamont Washington has a decade of experience in the US Navy, where he held various positions. He served as a Supply Corps Officer from 2007 to 2017, and during this time, he was a Wardroom and Sales Officer in Yokosuka, Japan, from 2008 to 2010, and a Supply Officer in San Diego, CA, from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Logistics Readiness Officer and Material Control Officer at VFA-122, contributing to logistics and supply chain management.
Education and Professional Development
Lamont Washington studied History with a focus on Pre-Law at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the Navy Supply Corps School, where he specialized in Navy Supply Chain Management from 2007 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business between 2018 and 2019.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining Amazon, Lamont Washington worked as an Operations Manager at Dollar Tree Stores from 2018 to 2020 in San Bernardino, California. His military experience also includes serving as Officer in Charge and Disbursing Agent in Marzar al Sharif, Afghanistan, and building relationships with major companies such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics during his tenure in the Navy.
Security Clearance and Willingness to Relocate
Lamont Washington holds a Secret Security Clearance, which reflects his capability to handle sensitive information. He has expressed a willingness to work overseas, specifically in Central America and Mexico, indicating his flexibility and readiness for international assignments.