Area Manager I

About the role

Our WW Operations network delivers millions of packages and smiles to Amazon customers every day. As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of hourly workforce, engaging them during shifts to maintain safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to the right location. Our operations workflow includes:

• First mile: where the product is housed and ready for order
• Middle mile: where the order is hauled to your area
• Last mile: when the product is delivered to the customer’s door

While workflows may vary slightly by building, our vision and dedication to the customer remain constant.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
• Collaborate with support teams (Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources) to develop plans meeting business objectives
• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
• Work in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures (including outdoor loading areas)
• Continuously climb and descend stairs (where applicable)
• Push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds

Requirements

• 1+ 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/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or related field
• Experience managing a team of 5+ employees
• Experience with process improvements
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, 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 and parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

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

Pay

USA, LA, Baton Rouge - $65,200.00 - $75,000.00 USD annually