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. 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).

A Day in the Life

• Get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review carry-over items.
• Lead a team huddle 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.
• Keep peers and leadership informed on shift progress and flag risks.
• Perform 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 and next steps.
• Wrap up remaining administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Warehouse environment
• Pallet jacks
• PIT equipment (at applicable facilities)

Qualifications

• Currently have, or be 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 Information

• Relocation benefits are offered at the time of offer to eligible candidates.
• Benefits: Medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/benefits, to learn more.
• Starting pay: $71,400.00 USD Annually (for most listed locations). Twinsburg, OH: $70,000.00 USD Annually.
• Sponsorship is not provided now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention.