Area Manager, Warehouse Operations Lead

Amazon; DeKalb (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 to lead a team of hourly associates across our fulfillment network. You will mentor staff, manage safety, quality and productivity, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, HR and Quality Assurance to meet business objectives, while navigating varied environments and shift schedules. The role requires handling up to 49 pounds, standing up to 12 hours, and adapting to different site workflows.

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 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).
• Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing growth opportunities.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates across our fulfillment network. You will mentor staff, manage safety, quality and productivity, and ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, HR and Quality Assurance to meet business objectives, while navigating varied environments and shift schedules. The role requires handling up to 49 pounds, standing up to 12 hours, and adapting to different site workflows.