Prime Air Area Manager, Amazon Prime Air

About the role

Prime Air is seeking a Prime Air Area Manager, where you will serve as a front-line leader responsible for executing daily operations at a Prime Air Drone Delivery Station. You will lead and support teams across flight operations, ground handling, and fulfillment to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery performance.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive key operational metrics including safety, quality, and delivery efficiency
• Monitor real-time operations to remove barriers and maintain system uptime
• Partner with Operations Managers and cross-functional teams to execute staffing and operational plans
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Develop and coach associates
• Provide clear escalation and communication during active operations
• Directly manage a team of hourly associates, overseeing scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day coaching and development
• In partnership with HR, address associate relations matters including attendance, performance concerns, and corrective action as needed
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, headcount tracking, and staffing records for your team
• May require travel, up to 25% of the time

Basic qualifications

• 1+ years of direct people management, including performance management and employee development experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Can work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions, including working outside in outdoor temperatures and refrigerated environments
• Experience reviewing and analyzing performance metrics to identify areas of opportunity that will drive performance improvement
• Can carry/lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Can show a demonstrated record of good attendance and the ability to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working cross functionally with tech teams
• Prior experience in the drone/aerospace industry

Pay and benefits

• Base salary range: $73,500.00 - $128,500.00 USD annually (USA, IL, Matteson)
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) included
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

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