Area Manager – Southern California; and Upcoming Graduates

Area Manager 2026 – Southern California (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)

This is a full-time, entry level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network. Our warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and on-the-production floor conversations are common as a supply chain leader.

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.

• 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
• Regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs
• Most sites 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)

• Basic: A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. You must have all degree requirements met before your first day.
• Preferred:
  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.

Benefits:
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in the title. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention; sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Visit  to learn about building types and locations.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit  for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $63,600/year to $82,700/year, depending on location and other factors. Amazon is a total compensation company; eligible candidates may receive additional compensation such as equity or sign-on payments as part of a total package. For more information, please visit