Amazon has announced new area manager positions for recent and upcoming graduates in Campbellsville, Hebron, and Lexington, Kentucky. These roles are designed to lead, develop, and engage teams within a warehouse environment.
According to Amazon Jobs, the area manager position involves managing and mentoring a team of 50-100 Amazon associates to achieve key performance goals. Responsibilities include motivating staff, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and overseeing daily operations such as truck deliveries and package handling. The role requires candidates to work autonomously in a fast-paced setting with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Managers will also be expected to operate equipment like pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks (PIT) when necessary and perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed by August 2025. Preferred qualifications include strong communication skills, customer service experience, and a background in supply chain management, business/management, engineering, or related fields. The role offers relocation benefits with compensation based on geographic location; salaries range from $61,100 to $73,300 annually.
Amazon provides full-time employees with benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, life and disability insurance options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits encompass paid time off (PTO), parental leave policies including adoption assistance programs along with the Career Choice program which covers 95% of tuition costs for hourly employees.
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