Area Manager, Early Career - (2027) - Michigan

About the role

Operations roles at Amazon put you at the center of how things move from a click to a doorstep. You'll help design, improve, and run systems that connect people, products, and places, at scale. As an Area Manager, you will engage, lead, and develop a team of hourly employees in a warehouse environment, focusing on motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. This is a full-time, early career position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or other operations buildings. The role is on-site and involves direct leadership on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates.
• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment.
• Stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs (most sites 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:

• Start of Shift: Set the tone by reviewing handoffs from the outgoing manager, leading a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas, and ensuring your team is ready for operations.
• Middle of Shift: Lead from the floor by walking regularly, driving results across safety, quality, and productivity, adjusting staffing and resources as needed, coaching team members, and partnering with support teams to remove roadblocks.
• End of Shift: Close strong with a final walkthrough, review shift performance data, hand off priorities to the incoming manager, and complete administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a bachelor’s or master’s degree (all degree requirements must be met before the first day).
• Must have work authorization without employer intervention.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with physical demands including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Ability to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually, depending on location. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Locations in Michigan include: Bad Axe, Caledonia, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Pontiac, Saginaw, and Wixom.

Relocation benefits are offered at the time of offer to eligible candidates. This posting encompasses multiple openings across the country, with site placement aligned to your location preferences and availability after the interview.