Amazon.com, Inc. is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com, Inc. in 1994 and launched it online in 1995. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified, selling DVDs, CDs, MP3 downloads, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, and toys. 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). 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 to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. • Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools Other requirements: • Direct management experience for employees and their performance • Experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, who) • Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight shifts regularly BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of employee and performance management experience Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidaysPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experienceKey job responsibilitiesAmazon is seeking Area Managers for our Fulfillment Centers (FCs). 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 to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean toolsOther requirements:• Direct management experience for employees and their performance• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement (how, when, who)• Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight shifts regularly