Area Manager, Early Career (2027)

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 in Florida/Alabama. 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.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• 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).
• Lead team huddles to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Ensure team members are in place, positioned for success, and ready to go before operations begin.
• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to the team, spot issues early, and keep things running smoothly.
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity.
• Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift.
• 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.
• Conduct final walkthroughs to ensure the 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 any remaining administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree. All degree requirements must be met before the first day.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program for Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering, or another related field.

Work Environment

• Warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production-floor conversations are common.
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Most shifts follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.