Area Manager, Early Career (2027), AZ, NM

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities), and step in as needed.
• Lead a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coach and develop team members, respond to challenges, and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• Keep peers and leadership informed on shift progress and flag risks.
• Ensure your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team's success.
• Review shift performance data and capture what went well and what to improve.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities, open items, and next steps.
• Wrap up remaining administrative tasks.
• Ensure your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Warehouses are fast-paced environments.
• Standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common.
• Regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. Most shifts follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
• Lift up to 49 pounds.
• Frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Amazon Associates
• Pallet Jacks
• PIT Equipment

Qualifications

• Currently have, or are 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.

Other

• Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
• Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.
• Relocation benefits are offered at the time of offer to eligible candidates.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits are offered.
• Starting pay is $70,000.00 USD Annually for the specified locations.