Fulfillment Operations Area Manager II

Amazon; Edison (NJ); 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 in Edison, NJ is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor staff, manage performance, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, and HR to meet business goals.

Applicants should have 2+ years of people management and a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with flexibility to work weekends/nights. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Amazon’s growing fulfillment network.

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, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or 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

People management

Performance metrics

Lean/Kaizen

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Amazon in Edison, NJ is seeking an Area Manager to lead a team of hourly associates and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor staff, manage performance, and collaborate with Safety, Engineering, and HR to meet business goals.

Applicants should have 2+ years of people management and a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with flexibility to work weekends/nights. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Amazon’s growing fulfillment network.