Area Manager, Sub Same Day Operations

Amazon is hiring an Area Manager, Sub Same Day Operations in São Paulo, Brazil. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Operations Area Manager to lead fulfillment node activities, manage frontline associates, and drive safety, quality, and productivity metrics.

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We are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Operations Area Manager to lead a functional area within one of our Sub Same Day (SSD) fulfillment nodes in the São Paulo metro region. This role is responsible for managing frontline associates and process assistants across one or more operational areas — including inbound, processing, sortation, or dispatch — ensuring fast delivery promises across multiple daily dispatch cycles. The Area Manager will directly own safety, quality, productivity, and associate engagement for their area, executing with speed and precision in a time-critical environment.

Key job responsibilities
People Leadership: Directly manage a team of 15-50+ associates; own daily scheduling, labor allocation, real-time headcount adjustments, coaching, performance feedback, and attendance management
Productivity & Throughput: Drive area-level throughput targets (bags/minute, units/hour), manage real-time labor moves to balance flow, minimize idle time, and achieve TPH (throughput per hour) and pack station utilization goals
Quality Execution: Monitor and reduce area-level defects including mis-sorts, mis-scans, and package handling errors; execute standard work audits and escalate systemic quality issues with root cause data
Communication & Escalation: Provide real-time shift updates to Site Leader, escalate labor gaps, flow imbalances, and equipment issues promptly; participate in daily stand-ups and shift handoff reviews
Metrics Ownership: Track and act on real-time area KPIs (throughput, labor utilization, defect rates, cycle readiness); contribute to daily performance narratives and weekly operational reviews

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in managing teams
- Experience in logistics

Preferred qualifications

- Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
- Experience in Business English skills, both verbal and written
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Experience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniques
- Proven track record of delivering results in ambiguous, high-volume environments with tight SLA requirements

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How we rate this

Area Manager, Sub Same Day Operations 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.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Area Manager, Sub Same Day Operations is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in BR, SP, Sao Paulo.
The job was posted on June 16, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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