Jake Lambert
Systems & Ops Advisor - Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, & Logistics Expert
Jake is a Staff Program Manager at Tesla, previously Senior Manager of Worldwide Tech for Amazon Logistics, and consults DJR on systems, operations, and program management.
In addition to the company’s internal operational efficiencies, DJR’s commercial projects benefit from Jake’s 15+ years of experience designing and scaling operational systems across logistics, retail, and automotive technology. Jake is driven by continuous improvement in all of his endeavors. He can’t help but identify opportunities to make any process he sees better to increase total throughput. His ability to manage cross-functional programs spanning diverse operations at one time translate effectively to the management of real estate projects.
Jake completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Binghamton University’s Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Physics, while playing Division 1 baseball on a full athletic scholarship. As the University’s ace pitcher, he lead the team to an America East conference Championship as the tournament MVP and an NCAA Regional Tournament appearance in 2013.
Thereafter, Jake decided to pursue a professional career off the diamond, leveraging his Industrial and Systems Engineering knowledge. He began his career at Target in Distribution and Supply Chain management. He held three positions in his two and half years at Target’s highest volume distribution center: Inbound Operations Manager, Engineering and Facilities – Systems Group Leader, and Engineering and Facilities – Business Group Leader. The Southern California Distribution Center has over twelve miles of conveyor, six automatic receiving lines that combine to receive over 60,000 cartons per 12 hours, and an automatic storage system that processed about $20 million worth of Target merchandise on average by the time of Jake’s departure.
Jake then signed on with Amazon Logistics initially as a Logistics Area Manager for Last Mile Operations before being promoted to management of his own distribution facility in as a Station Operations Manager, developing and continuously improving its last mile delivery systems to be the most customer centric, safe, and inexpensive carrier in North America. His last role was Senior Manager of Worldwide Tech for Amazon Logistics before joining Tesla as Staff Program Manager where he specializes in translating ambiguous, high-growth problems into structured programs with clear metrics, accountable owners, and repeatable processes.
In each of Jake’s roles he has specialized in the optimization of cutting-edge automation. He has managed and lead teams of 10 to 50 employees in fast paced operations and supply chain environments, both locally and remotely involving worldwide coordination.
Jake’s knowledge of lean principles and the Theory of Constraints backed by his leadership skills developed through sports elevates Jake to the highest standard in the field, allowing him to make great impact.
On a personal note, Jake could be the tallest surfer in Southern California standing at 6 feet 9 inches. He loves to compete in all sports but mainly basketball and tennis, but of course loves his wife and three children even more.