Area Manager (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager in Palatine, IL to lead a team of hourly associates, ensuring safety, quality, attendance and on‑time deliveries. You will engage staff during shifts and coordinate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA and HR to meet objectives.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of employee and performance management experience, and a flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years Amazon experience.
• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly workforce to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Engage staff during shifts to maintain performance.
• Collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA and HR.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and stand for up to 12 hours.

Skills

Leadership

Performance mgmt

Safety mgmt

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 10375282 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Our WW Operations network delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day. We are looking for motivated, customer‑focused individuals who want to join our team as an Area Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of hourly workforce and 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 role in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location.

Our operation’s workflow has three major components: First mile – where the product is housed and ready for order; Middle mile – where the order is hauled to your area; and Last mile – when the product is delivered to the customer’s door. All workflows have slight building variations, but one thing is constant: our vision and dedication to the customer.

Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing various opportunities for your professional growth. We hire Area Managers based on location preference and the business’ current openings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Do you currently hold a valid and active USA state drivers license?

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience

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

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