Area Manager, Early Career (2027), GA, KY, TN

About the Role

Operations roles at Amazon are at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You will help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. You will take ownership early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct results of your decisions as they reach customers every day. 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. 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.
• 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.
• Keep peers and leadership informed on shift progress and flag risks.
• Ensure your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team's success.
• Review shift performance data and capture improvements.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with clear priorities, open items, and next steps.
• Wrap up remaining administrative tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 perform physical tasks like push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs (when applicable).
• Pallet jacks
• PIT equipment (at applicable facilities)

Qualifications

• 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.

Note: Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention. This posting encompasses all openings in the country. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.