Area Operations Manager

Amazon Inc.; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager in Louisville, TN to lead a team of hourly associates, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will engage staff during shifts, mentor performance, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA, and HR to meet business objectives.

This role requires flexibility, physical stamina, and a focus on customer service. Base salary range is listed as 70,000.00–90,900.00 USD annually, with eligibility for sign-on and RSUs as part of the

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.
• 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience.
• Experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma).
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
• Industry experience in: retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production or distribution environments.

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

Employee management

Performance management

People leadership

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Area Manager in Louisville, TN to lead a team of hourly associates, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will engage staff during shifts, mentor performance, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, QA, and HR to meet business objectives.

This role requires flexibility, physical stamina, and a focus on customer service. Base salary range is listed as 70,000.00–90,900.00 USD annually, with eligibility for sign-on and RSUs as part of the