Area Manager, Early Career (2027), GA, KY, TN

About the Role

• This is a full-time, early career position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings.
• This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position.
• Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.
• Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment.
• Motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals.
• Ensuring your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.
• Supporting, mentoring and motivating 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Working independently and operating in an autonomous environment.
• Overseeing truck deliveries, handling and sorting packages using pallet jacks, operating PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and stepping in as needed.
• Setting the tone at the start of the shift, including team huddles for aligning on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirming your team is in place, positioned for success, and ready to go before operations begin.
• Leading from the floor during the middle of the shift by walking the floor regularly to stay connected to your team, spot issues early, and keep things running smoothly.
• Driving results across safety, quality, and productivity — balancing all three in real time.
• Adjusting staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift throughout the day.
• Coaching and developing team members, responding to challenges, and partnering with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• Keeping peers and leadership informed on shift tracking and flagging risks.
• Closing strong at the end of the shift by ensuring your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team’s success.
• Reviewing shift performance data and capturing what went well and what to improve.
• Handing off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities, open items, and next steps.
• Wrapping up any remaining administrative tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking 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.
• Working in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Lifting up to 49 pounds and frequently pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Climbing and descending stairs (when applicable).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Work authorization without employer intervention is required.

Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field (Preferred Qualification).