Area Manager 2026 Southern California Recent and Upcoming Graduates

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

401k Retirement Plan

Amazon Discount

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company seeks an Area Manager to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a relevant degree, and the ability to motivate teams. Full-time benefits include healthcare, dental, and a 401k plan. This role involves team management and operational duties requiring physical endurance and flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Ability to stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck deliveries and handle packages using pallet jacks.
• Operate PIT equipment and assist as needed.
• Ensure team safety, quality, attendance, and performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering

Job description

This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a full-time, entry level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network! Our warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common as a supply chain leader.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. As a people manager, you will ensure that your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance at work.

Visit www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/facilities to find more information on each of our building types.

Please note, we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.

Qualifications:

• Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable)

Benefits:

As a full-time Amazon, you would be eligible for the following benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Amazon Discount

When can I sign up for a healthcare and/or dental plan? The earliest you can sign up for a health care plan is your first day of work. If you choose to sign up for an Amazon health care plan you will have 30 days to enroll after you start your role and benefits begin at time of sign up. Once you start, you will receive information about the different plans. You may choose to opt out of Amazon’s health care but there is no monetary reimbursement.

To get additional insight into the specific Benefits Amazon has to offer please view the respective links:

• Benefits Overview for U.S. Amazon Employees excluding CT, IL, IN, MD, NC, PA, UT, & WI
• Benefits Overview for U.S. Amazon Employees in CT, IL, IN, MD, NC, PA, UT, & WI
• Paid Time Off for U.S. Amazon Employees (excluding California)
• Paid Time Off for U.S. Amazon Ops Employees in California

How does the 401k plan work? Full-time employees are able to sign up for the 401k plan at any time. For additional details, please visit the following video: https://amznsubsbenefits.wistia.com/medias/zn6nz92eop.

Skills required:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.