Area Manager, Early Career (2027)

About the Role

Amazon is seeking customer-focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network. 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.
• 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).
• Engage, lead, and develop your team in a warehouse environment.
• Motivate, mentor, and manage your team to meet goals.
• Ensure your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance.
• Lead a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm your team is in place, positioned for success, and ready to go before operations begin.
• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your 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 throughout the day.
• Coach and develop team members, respond to challenges, and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• Keep peers and leadership informed on shift performance and flag risks.
• Perform 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 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).

Additional Notes

• Relocation benefits are offered at the time of offer to eligible candidates.
• Benefits include Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Starting pay ranges from $71,400.00 to $80,200.00 USD Annually, depending on location.
• Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader.
• Work authorization without employer intervention is required. Sponsorship is not provided.