Amazon
Area Manager
$70K–$91K
Palatine, IL · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience may meet the education qualification. Preferred: 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience.
About the job
Leads an hourly operations team to maintain safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and on-time customer deliveries.
What you'll do
- Support, mentor, and motivate hourly employees while managing safety, quality, and productivity.
- Manage customer delivery promises and collaborate with support teams to meet business objectives.
- Work on-site in physically demanding conditions, including standing or walking for up to 12 hours and lifting up to 49 pounds.
What they ask for
- 2+ 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, and work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
- Currently hold a valid and active USA state drivers license.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.
Pay
70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
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