Area Manager, Early Career (2027)

About the Role

This is a full-time, early career position within Amazon's Operations network, located in 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.
• Work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, and operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities).
• 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.
• Confirm team readiness before operations begin.
• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to the team, spot issues early, and keep operations 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.
• Communicate shift progress and flag risks to peers and leadership.
• Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team's success.
• Review shift performance data and capture areas for improvement.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with clear priorities, open items, and next steps.
• Wrap up remaining administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Operations network environment.
• Fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations.
• Pallet jacks.
• PIT equipment (at applicable facilities).
• Ability to stand/walk for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Ability to work shift patterns including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.