Omar Collazo
About Omar Collazo
Omar Collazo serves as a Senior Station Manager at Amazon Logistics in Tucson, Arizona, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in logistics and operations, with extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps, where he held various roles over nearly two decades.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Omar Collazo has served as the Sr. Station Manager (L7) at Amazon Logistics since 2020, overseeing operations in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, he has implemented Lean/Six Sigma practices to enhance operational efficiency by removing waste from processes. He has provided strategic level planning for labor, rate forecasting, and peak season planning. His responsibilities also include collaborating with various departments such as HR, Finance, Maintenance Engineering, Safety, and IT to ensure project support and resource allocation. Additionally, he has engaged with all levels of the organization to improve efficiency and support the growth of new product lines.
Military Background
Omar Collazo has an extensive background in the United States Marine Corps, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as a Marine Security Guard at various American embassies, including those in Tokyo, Japan; Cairo, Egypt; and Maputo, Mozambique. His experience also includes positions as a Distribution Management Specialist and Senior Freight Distribution Operations Manager, where he managed logistics operations. He was involved in Future Operations and served as a Logistics Operations Manager in Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Omar Collazo studied at National University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Information Systems Management from 2016 to 2019. His educational background complements his extensive experience in logistics and operations management, particularly within the military and Amazon Logistics. His expertise includes strategic planning, operational efficiency, and project management.
Previous Roles in Marine Corps Recruiting
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Omar Collazo worked in Marine Corps Recruiting. He served as a Marine Corps Canvassing Recruiter for nine months in 2008 and later as a Marine Corps Recruiting Substation Manager from 2009 to 2011. In these roles, he was responsible for engaging with potential recruits and managing recruitment operations in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Achievements in Logistics Management
Throughout his career, Omar Collazo has participated in strategic projects that have had a significant impact on building and network-wide operations at Amazon Logistics. His focus on efficiency and process improvement has contributed to the overall success of logistics operations. His ability to work closely with various departments has facilitated the successful implementation of projects aimed at enhancing operational performance.