Area Manager, Kent WA: Lead Fast-Pace Ops & Team

Amazon Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 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 is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly employees at our Kent, WA site. You will mentor staff, drive safety and quality, and ensure on-time customer deliveries across first, middle, and last mile operations.

This role requires 2+ years in people management, a bachelor's or equivalent, and flexibility for varying shifts including nights and weekends. Expect collaboration with Safety, Engineering, and HR as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

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, 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)

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly employees at our Kent, WA site. You will mentor staff, drive safety and quality, and ensure on-time customer deliveries across first, middle, and last mile operations.

This role requires 2+ years in people management, a bachelor's or equivalent, and flexibility for varying shifts including nights and weekends. Expect collaboration with Safety, Engineering, and HR as part of continuous improvement initiatives.