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. You'll 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.

As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of hourly employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals while ensuring safety, quality, attendance, and performance standards are met. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader.

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 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

• Get a handoff from the outgoing manager and review what's carrying over.
• Lead a team huddle to align on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas.
• Confirm your team is in place and ready before operations begin.

Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor

• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team and spot issues early.
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity, balancing all three in real time.
• 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.

End of Shift: Close Strong

• Do a final walkthrough to ensure your area is clean and set up for the next team.
• Review shift performance data and capture what went well and what to improve.
• Hand off to the incoming manager with clear priorities and next steps.
• Wrap up administrative tasks to leave the shift with a clean slate.

Requirements

• 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).
• Must have work authorization without employer intervention.

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

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, 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 our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually (varies by location in Michigan).

Schedule

• Full-time position with shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Most shifts follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
• Shift patterns include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs.