Area Manager 2026 – DE, MD (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

About the role

This is a full-time, entry level position located within one of Amazon's fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network. Our warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common as a supply chain leader. As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. As a people manager, you will ensure that your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.

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. While shifts vary site to site, most 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)

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.

Pay

• USA, DE, Seaford - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, DE, Wilmington - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MD, Baltimore - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MD, Hagerstown - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MD, Hyattsville - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MD, North East - 65,200.00 - 75,000.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview.

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