Amazon
Area Manager II
$70K–$91K
Fort Wayne, IN · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience as an alternative to the degree requirement; preferred: 1+ years in performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience. A related Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred.
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; manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
- Collaborate with support teams to develop plans that meet business objectives.
- Work shifts that may require lifting up to 49 pounds, standing or walking up to 12 hours, and adapting to variable noise and weather.
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.
- Availability for a flexible schedule, shift, and work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques experience; experience managing a team of 20+ employees.
- Experience with Lean, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma; relevant industry experience or a degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
Pay
70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma
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