Area Manager (L5), SSD

Amazon is hiring an Area Manager (L5), SSD. It pays $70k-$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 Pallet Jacks, Pit Equipment and people management.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.

AI in this role

Area Manager leading warehouse associates, safety, quality, and performance in an Amazon fulfillment environment.

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As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. As a people manager, you will ensure that your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.

Key job responsibilities
* Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates
* Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment
* Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours
* Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.
* Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.
* Work in an environment where the noise level varies
* Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
* Climb and descend stairs (when applicable)
Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.
This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.

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 experience

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, OH, Lockbourne - 70,000.00 - 90,900.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Area Manager (L5), SSD 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.

Classification

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

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Area Manager (L5), SSD is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $70k-$91k a year.
The role is based in US, OH, Lockbourne.
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

People ManagementWarehouse OperationsSafety ComplianceProcess ImprovementPallet JacksPit Equipment

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where people management was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where warehouse operations was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where safety compliance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where process improvement was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Pallet Jacks in your day-to-day work.

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