Area Manager (Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply), Amazon Air

Area Manager (Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply), Amazon Air

Job ID: 3099212 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Come build the future with Amazon Global Air! A part of Amazon’s transportation solution, Amazon Global Air provides an exhilarating, customer-centric transportation option to safely and efficiently deliver goods across long distances. We’re defining the future of air cargo through a talented, diverse team, leveraging innovative technologies and a sustainability-aware mindset to solve large-scale challenges. Ready for your career to take off? Fly Amazon!

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your team
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, as well as continuously climb and descend stairs
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather (Air gateways include outside loading departments/ramp loading)
• Support all safety programs, OSHA and Air Carrier FAA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all Associates

A day in the life: As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of hourly employees and will be responsible for engaging your team during their shifts to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will also play a key part in maintaining customer expectations to ensure orders are delivered at the right time and location. Depending on the job, you may engage in physical warehouse and ramp activities with reasonable accommodations. This role offers the opportunity to invent and enhance safer processes within aviation while building and maintaining a great workplace for yourself and your direct reports. You will have the opportunity to influence others to enhance our Air network and develop your career on Amazon’s fastest growing and evolving team.

Eligibility requirements

• Individuals hired into this position will have unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA). Eligibility for this role requires passing security screening as required by the FAA, DHS, and TSA (as applicable).
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• This position is designated as safety sensitive and requires mandatory pre-employment and, where permitted, post-hire drug testing.

Temperature in the Air Gateway may vary with outside weather conditions; you may be working outdoors during your shift. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather is a must.

Amazon does not sponsor immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain or logistics
• 1+ years of people management leading teams of 20+
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience in aviation regulatory compliance
• Possess a valid in-state driver’s license

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit the accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,400/year to $100,000/year, depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company and may offer additional compensation such as equity or bonuses where applicable.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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