Area Manager II — Lead High-Impact Logistics Team

Amazon; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Joliet, IL is hiring an Area Manager to lead a hourly workforce across shifts, focus on safety, quality and on-time deliveries. You will engage, coach, and develop your team while maintaining customer delivery promises and meeting performance metrics.

The role requires 2+ years of people management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, HR to meet objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequent movement as required
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in environments with varying noise and temperatures
• Climb and descend stairs where applicable

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Joliet, IL is hiring an Area Manager to lead a hourly workforce across shifts, focus on safety, quality and on-time deliveries. You will engage, coach, and develop your team while maintaining customer delivery promises and meeting performance metrics.

The role requires 2+ years of people management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.