Area Manager, Early Career (2027)

About the Role

• This is a full-time, early career position located within an Amazon fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other operations building.
• This is not a corporate, remote, or office-based position.
• The role requires you to be on the production floor, where standing, walking, and conversations are common.
• Amazon provides extensive training and development.
• Site placement is matched with location preferences and availability after the interview.
• Relocation benefits are offered to eligible candidates at the time of offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns including nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.
• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages, use pallet jacks, and operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities).
• Work in an environment where noise levels vary.
• 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 team huddles to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm your team is in place and ready 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, balancing all three in real time.
• 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.
• Inform peers and leadership on shift progress and flag risks.
• Conduct a final walkthrough to ensure the area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team.
• 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

• Work authorization without employer intervention is required.
• No sponsorship is available now or in the future for these positions.
• Ability to stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to work shift patterns including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
• Noise level varies in the work environment.
• Use of PIT equipment is at applicable facilities.

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 (Preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching available from Day 1 of employment.