AmazonArea Manager II - Stockton, CA
Amazon is hiring an Area Manager II - Stockton, CA. It pays $73k-$91k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Sierra, team leadership and operations management.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
- The role was posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Area Manager leading frontline fulfillment operations, driving safety, quality, and process improvement during warehouse shifts.
As an Area Manager at our Stockton, CA site, you own a shift and a team — you'll directly shape how millions of customer orders move safely, accurately, and on time. This isn't a desk job; it's a leadership proving ground where your decisions have same-day impact and your team looks to you to set the tone.
Our Operations network delivers for Amazon customers every day across three major workflows: First Mile (where product is housed and ready for order), Middle Mile (where the order is hauled to your area), and Last Mile (when the product is delivered to the customer's door). All workflows have slight building variations, but one thing is constant: our dedication to the customer.
What you'll gain
You'll run a shift in a fast-paced, high-volume operation where your leadership directly drives results. This is hands-on experience you can't get just anywhere: leading people, driving process improvement, and building operational expertise that's valued across the industry. You'll sharpen skills in people leadership, data-driven decision-making, safety and quality management, and continuous improvement — the kind of operational foundation that opens doors throughout your career.
Why Stockton, CA?
Stockton puts you in the heart of California's Central Valley — affordable living, easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Sierra Nevada getaways, and a growing community with parks, waterways, and a rich food scene. It's a place where your paycheck goes further and there's room to build a life, not just a career.
Key job responsibilities
* Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
* Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises
* Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives
* Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
* Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
* Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
* Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
* Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
Our fulfillment network launches new Operations sites every year, providing various opportunities for your professional growth. We hire Area Managers based on location preference and the business’ current openings.
Basic qualifications
- 2+ years of employee and performance management experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- A Bachelor's degree or International Equivalent, OR 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience, OR 6+ years of Military Experience
Preferred qualifications
- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
- Experience managing a team of 20+ employees
- Experience with process improvements (Lean process, Kaizen, and/or Six Sigma)
- Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field.
- Industry experience in: retail, F&B, military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, instrumentation, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production or distribution environments.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Stockton - 72,500.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Area Manager II - Stockton, CA at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where team leadership was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where operations management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where safety management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where continuous improvement was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Sierra in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Team Leadership, Operations Management, Safety Management, Continuous Improvement, and Sierra. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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