Early-Career Area Manager: Lead Fast-Pace Ops

Amazon Inc.; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Area Manager in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse setting. You will lead and develop a team of 50–100 associates, drive safety, quality and productivity, and own performance on the shop floor.

Expect hands-on leadership, regular huddles, and the chance to impact customer fulfillment directly. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays, with a fixed 4‑day work week varying by site.

Qualifications

• 1+ 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
• Can push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during shifts

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT. equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach.
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
• As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment.

Skills

People management

Performance metrics

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking an Area Manager in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse setting. You will lead and develop a team of 50–100 associates, drive safety, quality and productivity, and own performance on the shop floor.

Expect hands-on leadership, regular huddles, and the chance to impact customer fulfillment directly. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays, with a fixed 4‑day work week varying by site.