Amazon
Area Manager II
$70K–$91K
Merrillville, IN · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 6, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience; alternatively, 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience may satisfy the degree-or-equivalent qualification. 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 relevant Bachelor's or Master’s degree is preferred.
About the job
Leads hourly operations teams to maintain safety, quality, productivity, and on-time customer deliveries across Amazon’s operations network.
What you'll do
- Support, mentor, and motivate hourly employees while managing safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
- Collaborate with support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to meet business objectives.
- Work shifts involving physical demands, including lifting up to 49 pounds and standing or walking for up to 12 hours.
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.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques; 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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