Area Manager II — People & Safety in Operations

Amazon; Markham (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Illinois is hiring an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly staff, ensuring safety, quality, attendance, and performance standards across shifts. The role focuses on meeting customer delivery promises and coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

The position requires managing a sizable workforce, working flexible shifts, and lifting up to 49 pounds in a dynamic environment. Amazon emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Flexibility to work a shift including nights, weekends, and 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 stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in variable temperatures and weather conditions at delivery stations.
• Navigate environments with stairs where applicable.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon in Illinois is hiring an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly staff, ensuring safety, quality, attendance, and performance standards across shifts. The role focuses on meeting customer delivery promises and coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations.

The position requires managing a sizable workforce, working flexible shifts, and lifting up to 49 pounds in a dynamic environment. Amazon emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a comprehensive benefits package.