Area Manager - Overnight Logistics Team Lead

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly staff at our DeKalb, IL operations site. You will drive safety, quality, attendance, and delivery performance while mentoring the team across shifts.

The role requires flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules and involves working in varied environments, including loading docks and refrigerated areas. You will coordinate with Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to meet business objectives and ensure

Qualifications

• Lead a team of hourly employees and drive performance.
• Ensure safety, quality, attendance and delivery results.
• Collaborate with Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and HR to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your team
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and delivery promises
• Collaborate with Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts up to 12 hours, and navigate stairs
• Work in environments with variable temperatures, noise, and outdoor loading areas
• Maintain a flexible schedule including weekends and overnight shifts

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Training and mentoring

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly staff at our DeKalb, IL operations site. You will drive safety, quality, attendance, and delivery performance while mentoring the team across shifts.

The role requires flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules and involves working in varied environments, including loading docks and refrigerated areas. You will coordinate with Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to meet business objectives and ensure