Area Manager, Early Career (2027), SoCal, HI

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.
• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• 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.
• 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 a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm your team is in place 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, balancing all three in real time.
• 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 progress and flag risks.
• 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

• Operations network environment
• Warehouse environment
• Supply chain
• Pallet jacks
• PIT equipment

Qualifications

• Currently has, or is 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.
• Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $70,400.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.
• Benefits include medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Note: This posting encompasses all openings in the country. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.