Area Manager 2024 - Midwest

Job Description

Amazon is seeking dynamic leaders to manage large non-exempt teams within our advanced fulfillment network. This is a full-time, on-site position based in one of our Amazon fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operational facilities, not a corporate office role.

Amazon offers comprehensive training and development programs for entry-level managers to become outstanding leaders.

As an Area Manager, you will be at the forefront of our commitment to customers, ensuring timely delivery of orders by managing a large team of Amazon Associates. You will have the chance to invest in your team and cultivate a collaborative leadership style, leveraging the tools, processes, and operations that have made Amazon a leader in customer satisfaction.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Guide, oversee, and nurture a team of 50-100 Amazon associates.
- Relay policies to your team and act as the main source of information, ensuring adherence, consistency, and implementing corrective measures when required.
- Design, implement, and support recognition programs.
- Uphold all safety programs and OSHA regulations to ensure a secure work environment for all associates.
- Ensure protocols are followed for building security and preventing product loss.
- Collaborate with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards.
- Set performance goals and targets to meet customer demands and ensure precision and quality.

Job Elements

Must be able to perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:

- Stand and walk for up to 10-12 hours.
- Access all areas of the facility (this may involve climbing ladders, stairs, gangways, and shipping docks safely and without restriction).
- Walk throughout all areas of the warehouse frequently; many facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
- Be willing and able to work varying shift patterns that may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. Note that your shift may frequently overlap with weekends or be overnight.
- Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
- Lift and move items weighing up to 49 pounds.

Basic Qualifications

- A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2022 and August 2024. (You must meet all degree requirements before your start date).

Preferred Qualifications

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Skilled at motivating others in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to analyze and delve deeply into data to propose insightful, practical business solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and achieve results.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Hospitality, or a related field.
- Interest in advancing within Operations, Supply Chain Management, or managing large teams.

Please note that we cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

Applicants who apply for this role will allow Amazon to process their application in a centralized hiring system that considers them for other similar positions as well.