Description

　　This position has a start date between January 9th 2024 and April 1, 2024. Qualified candidates will be selected to begin interviewing in January 2024. The position is NOT a corporate role and will be located in a fulfillment center, sort center, delivery station, or other warehouse environment.

　　ABOUT AMAZON

　　At Amazon, we have a peculiar culture built on pioneering into unknown and new frontiers. From selling books to creating the Kindle; from making films to launching faster delivery, Amazon reinvents normal. After selling the first book in 1995, we have grown at an incredible rate and have become the universe’s most customer-centric company. By hiring those who take risks and find fulfillment through making the impossible commonplace. Amazon cultivates a culture of innovation. Every employee at Amazon has the power to forge their own path and to have a true impact on the business…and we find that exhilarating!

　　Read more about us at amazon.com/about

　　When we hire you at Amazon, we hire for the future. With unlimited career opportunities, Amazon invests in ensuring our teams are always challenged, constantly learning from each other, and are creatively contributing to our next big idea. You will be surrounded by the best innovators of our time and we welcome you to make history with us regardless of minority, female, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. We value diversity!

　　See why diversity is important to us at amazon.com/diversity

　　ABOUT AMAZON OPERATIONS

　　Operations is at the heart of Amazon business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. We deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. In these key roles, you’ll come help us exceed productivity goals and deliver against our customer promises. Our scale is expansive and our presence is growing - some of our centers across the United States and Canada are over 1 million square feet! Our goal is simple: to offer the world’s greatest selection of products and services with the world’s best customer experience.

　　Watch videos on our team members (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu6W86LChii5Lgzcbu8iF8Nc35u_vOtCQ) at youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu6W86LChii5Lgzcbu8iF8Nc35u_vOtCQ

　　ABOUT THE ROLE

　　As an Area Manager for Amazon Air, you will have the opportunity to lead and support the outbound, inbound and ramp operations within the Air Gateway. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop your own team of Amazon Associates; one of your main focuses will be motivating, mentoring, and coaching your team. You will be responsible for engaging your team during a shift to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance performance and engagement are maintained. To achieve this, managers are expected to provide their associates with the tools needed for success as well as keenly drive productivity and efficiency through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving. Key responsibilities include:

　　· Leading and developing a team of Amazon associates.

　　Supporting all safety programs to include OSHA and Air Carrier FAA compliance, to ensure a safe work environment for all Associates.

　　· Developing performance goals and objectives to achieve customer promise expectations, ensuring accuracy and quality.

　　· Partnering with management to establish and maintain quality control standards.

　　· Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean methodology.

　　· Building and executing productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts, determining productivity requirements and partnering with other Area Managers to balance labor demands.

　　· Communicating policies to associates and acting as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance, consistency and taking corrective action when needed.

　　· Ensuring procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention.

　　· Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Rockford, IL, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　2+ years of employee and performance management experience

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience

　　Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experienceAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

　　Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.