Jobs · Distribution · Illinois

Area Manager

Amazon · Romeoville, IL · 1 mo ago
DistributionFull-time

Our WW Operations network delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day. In this role you will lead a team of hourly workforce, engaging them during shifts to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance while ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the right location. The operation’s workflow includes first‑mile (product housing), middle‑mile (order haul), and last‑mile (delivery to the customer’s door) processes, with variations across sites but a constant focus on vision and customer dedication. The fulfillment network launches new sites each year, offering professional growth opportunities, and hires Area Managers based on location preference and current business openings.

Responsibilities

  • Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce.
  • Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
  • Collaborate with support teams—including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources—to develop plans that meet business objectives.
  • Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
  • Stand or walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
  • Work in environments with varying and sometimes loud noise levels.
  • Work in environments subject to variable temperatures and weather (including outdoor loading areas).
  • Continuously climb and descend stairs where applicable.

Basic Qualifications

  • 2+ years of employee and performance management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,900 USD annually. The total Amazon package also includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
  • Medical Advice Line.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.

Schedule

Work a flexible schedule/shift that may include weekends, nights, and holidays.

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