Experienced Area Manager for Amazon Fulfillment Center Operations – Leading High-Performing Teams and Driving Customer Satisfaction

Introduction to Amazon and Our Fulfillment Network At Amazon, we pride ourselves on being a customer-obsessed organization, dedicated to delivering millions of packages and smiles to our customers every day. Our WW Operations network is the backbone of our success, ensuring that every customer's order is fulfilled efficiently and effectively. As a key player in this network, our JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team of hourly workforce members, driving safety, quality, attendance, and performance while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Role Overview and Responsibilities As an Area Manager at our JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Center, you will be responsible for supporting, mentoring, and motivating your team during their shifts to ensure that we maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. You will also play a key role in maintaining our customer expectations, ensuring that customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location. Our Operations workflow is divided into three major components: First mile, Middle mile, and Last mile, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. As an Area Manager, you will be expected to navigate these components seamlessly, collaborating with all support teams, including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources, to develop plans that meet our business objectives. Key Responsibilities and Job Elements: Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce to achieve their full potential Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises, ensuring that we maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction Collaborate with all support teams, including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources, to develop plans that meet our business objectives Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, as required by the role Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts, as required by the role Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud, with variable temperatures and weather conditions Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs), as required by the role Essential and Preferred Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a combination of essential and preferred qualifications. Essential qualifications include: A strong track record of leadership and team management experience, preferably in an operations or logistics environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire your team A strong focus on customer satisfaction, with a proven ability to drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance The ability to lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, as required by the role The ability to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts, as required by the role Preferred qualifications include: A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as operations management, logistics, or business administration Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances A strong analytical mindset, with the ability to analyze data and drive process improvements Experience working with support teams, including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources Skills and Competencies Required for Success To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a range of skills and competencies, including: Leadership and team management skills , with the ability to motivate and inspire your team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to communicate effectively with your team, support teams, and customers A strong focus on customer satisfaction , with a proven ability to drive safety, quality, attendance, and performance Analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to analyze data and drive process improvements Adaptability and flexibility , with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At Amazon, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As an Area Manager at our JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Center, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including: Professional development opportunities , with the ability to develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas, including operations management, logistics, and leadership Leadership development programs , with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and knowledge Mentorship and coaching , with the opportunity to work with experienced leaders and mentors Access to a range of training and development programs , including online courses, workshops, and conferences Work Environment and Company Culture Highlights At Amazon, we pride ourselves on our unique and dynamic company culture. As an Area Manager at our JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Center, you will be part of a fast-paced and innovative environment, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and employee engagement. Our company culture is built around a range of core values, including: Customer obsession , with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences Ownership , with a strong emphasis on taking ownership and accountability for our actions and decisions Invent and simplify , with a strong focus on innovation and simplification Are right, a lot , with a strong emphasis on making good decisions and taking calculated risks Learn and be curious , with a strong focus on learning and development Compensation, Perks, and Benefits At Amazon, we offer a range of competitive compensation, perks, and benefits, including: Competitive salary , with a range of $20 to $28 per hour, based on qualifications and experience Comprehensive benefits package , including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a range of other benefits, including 401(k) matching and paid time off Opportunities for career growth and development , with a range of professional development opportunities and leadership development programs Access to a range of perks and discounts , including discounts on Amazon products and services, as well as access to a range of other perks and benefits Conclusion and Call to Action If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual, with a strong track record of leadership and team management experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As an Area Manager at our JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Center, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive customer satisfaction, and develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and help us deliver millions of packages and smiles to our customers every day. Apply today and let's build the future together! Apply for this job