Area Manager II – Amazon – St. Thomas, ON

Amazon’s world-wide operations network is hiring an Area Manager II at its fulfillment centre in St. Thomas, Ontario. This is a leadership role at the heart of one of the most sophisticated logistics networks on the planet — a role where your decisions directly affect millions of customer orders every day.

As an Area Manager II, you’ll oversee up to 80 associates, drive department-level operational improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally with teams like HR, Safety, and Quality Assurance. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and have a genuine passion for developing people and improving processes, this position is worth a close look.

About the Role: Area Manager II

Day to day, you’ll conduct planning sessions with your team, coach associates through operational challenges, and develop their leadership capabilities. You’ll use advanced analytics to diagnose root causes of performance gaps, facilitate alignment meetings with senior leadership, and make data-driven decisions that balance competing priorities. Your work touches all three stages of Amazon’s fulfilment workflow — first mile, middle mile, and last mile — ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and to the right location.

This role also comes with real physical demands: you’ll be on your feet for shifts of up to 12 hours, working in environments with variable noise levels and temperatures, and occasionally lifting up to 49 pounds. Safety is a core value at Amazon, and Area Managers are expected to model and uphold the highest health and safety standards at all times.

Benefits and Salary

The base salary for this Area Manager II position ranges from $75,000 to $105,000 CAD annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon’s total compensation package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and basic life & AD&D), a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support overall health and well-being.

Responsibilities

As an Area Manager II, your role is equal parts people leadership and operational excellence. You’ll be accountable for the safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance of your department — which means no two days look exactly the same. Here’s what the work typically involves:

• Lead and develop a team of up to 80 hourly associates, mentoring them through day-to-day challenges and building their capabilities over time
• Drive operational improvements at the department level, implementing scalable process changes that can impact 200+ associates across multiple workflows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources to develop and execute plans that meet business objectives
• Diagnose performance gaps using advanced analytics, identifying root causes and developing data-driven action plans
• Facilitate alignment meetings with senior leadership on department-level goals and priorities
• Manage customer delivery promises, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time across all three workflow stages
• Model safety standards, working in environments with variable temperatures, noise levels, and physical demands including lifting up to 49 lbs and standing for up to 12 hours per shift

Requirements / Skills

Amazon is looking for candidates who combine strong people management skills with analytical thinking and a genuine drive to improve operations. You’ll need to be comfortable working a flexible schedule — including weekends, nights, and holidays — and thrive under pressure in a high-volume environment. Preferred candidates will bring experience in process improvement methodologies and managing large teams.

• 2+ years of employee and performance management experience is required for this role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon blue badge/FTE experience
• Flexible availability including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 1+ years of experience with performance metrics, process improvement, or lean techniques (preferred)
• Experience managing large teams of 50 or more members (preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen process improvement experience is an asset
• Relevant industry background in logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, hospitality, or customer-facing environments is an advantage

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Amazon job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant management and operational experience before submitting.

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