Area Operations Manager

Amazon; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Huntley, IL is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance to meet customer delivery promises.

You will collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance and HR to develop plans and mentor staff. The role requires lifting up to 49 pounds and standing up to 12 hours, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

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

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).
• Continually climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
• Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing opportunities for growth.

Skills

Employee management

Performance management

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lean methodology

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon in Huntley, IL is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance to meet customer delivery promises.

You will collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance and HR to develop plans and mentor staff. The role requires lifting up to 49 pounds and standing up to 12 hours, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.