AREA Manager Job in Petersburg, Virginia US
AREA Manager
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Area Managers for our Fulfillment Centers (FCs) throughout the United States. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers. Four key areas that you?ll always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity of your department. ? Review the work forecasts and determine your productivity requirements to produce during the day to meet the overall building objectives. ? Partner with other Area Managers to balance labor ensuring that you are operating a balanced and efficient shift while meeting all of your goals. ? Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. ? Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: You and your team of warehouse associates are responsible for getting Amazon customers their orders. You are responsible for ensuring that you have properly trained people, and that their needs are addressed so they can focus on their jobs. In addition, one of the most important aspects of your job is to lead change at internet speed??innovation has made us the global company that we are today. Additional Job Elements: Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length; Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)