Area Manager, Operations — Flexible Hours & Growth

Amazon.com; Skokie (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 is seeking an Area Manager in Skokie, IL to lead a team of hourly workers and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will engage your team during shifts to meet customer delivery promises and work with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA and HR to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining productivity, and ensuring smooth operations across fulfillment workflows, with flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon 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 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)

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager in Skokie, IL to lead a team of hourly workers and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will engage your team during shifts to meet customer delivery promises and work with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA and HR to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining productivity, and ensuring smooth operations across fulfillment workflows, with flexibility for shifts including nights and weekends.