Area Manager, Early Career (2027) – Wisconsin

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.

About the role

Amazon is seeking customer-focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network. 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.

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
• Regularly 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 so nothing falls through the cracks
• Lead a team huddle to kick off the shift, aligning on goals, safety priorities, and key focus areas
• Confirm your team is in place, positioned for success, and ready to go before operations begin

Middle of Shift: Lead from the Floor

• Walk the floor regularly to stay connected to your team, spot issues early, and keep things running smoothly
• Drive results across safety, quality, and productivity — balancing all three in real time
• Adjust staffing and resources as volume and priorities shift throughout the day
• Coach and develop your team members, respond to challenges as they come up, and partner with support teams to remove roadblocks
• Keep peers and leadership informed on how the shift is tracking and flag risks before they become problems

End of Shift: Close Strong

• Do a final walkthrough to ensure your area is clean, organized, and set up for the next team's success
• Review your shift's performance data and capture what went well and what to improve
• Hand off to the incoming manager with a clear picture of priorities, open items, and next steps
• Wrap up any remaining administrative tasks so you 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

• Comprehensive 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
• 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

• USA, WI, Beloit: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WI, La Crosse: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WI, Madison: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WI, Milwaukee: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WI, Oak Creek: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WI, Weston: $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

• Shifts lasting up to 12 hours
• Fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off (shift patterns include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs)