Military – Area Manager Coalville, Minworth or Derby

Military – Area Manager Coalville, Minworth or Derby Overview

This opportunity is designed for people with military experience who want to bring their leadership and operational skills into the private sector. Amazon says its military recruiting team can talk through the many paths available within Amazon Operations, and it highlights that many former service members already contribute to innovation and customer experience across the business.

The position is for an Area Manager in a fulfillment center, where the work sits at the center of Amazon’s operations network. These sites handle inventory flow and support the processes that keep customer orders moving efficiently. The role is part of the company’s effort to improve customer service at scale and to keep building more effective ways of working across its logistics network.

What you will do

• Take responsibility for one of the main operational teams in the fulfillment center, such as receiving, stowing, picking, packing, or shipping.
• Lead a team of around 80 to 120 associates and make sure the group is working effectively toward operational goals.
• Support the onboarding, training, and integration of new team members so they can settle into the operation successfully.
• Keep the team motivated, engaged, and moving forward while maintaining focus on performance and delivery targets.
• Use good judgment to keep work aligned with key metrics and to help ensure targets are achieved.
• Help make sure customer expectations are met or exceeded by keeping workflows running smoothly.
• Promote Amazon’s health and safety standards and put team safety first in day-to-day operations.
• Work with colleagues from other functions to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational problems.
• Maintain high standards for process quality across the area you lead.
• Protect inventory accuracy and help ensure records remain dependable.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, remove inefficiencies, and simplify how work is done.
• Develop strong knowledge of broader fulfillment center processes so you can act as a go-to expert.
• Share effective working methods and best practices with teammates and wider internal networks.

What Amazon is looking for

• A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification or background, in business, operations, logistics, supply chain, or engineering.
• Experience collaborating across functions and building effective working relationships with people at all levels of an organization.
• Experience leading teams, shaping behavior, and influencing others toward shared objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and carry out root-cause analysis.
• Comfort handling complex work quickly and with little direction, including situations that require a fast response.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred background in a distribution center, logistics operation, or manufacturing environment.
• Military experience is the focus for this role, and Amazon is specifically encouraging candidates from that background to apply.

Team and workplace context

The role sits within Amazon’s Fulfilment & Operations Management area and is based in one of the company’s fulfillment center locations in Coalville, Minworth, or Derby. The job is part of a fast-moving operational environment where inventory management, workflow execution, and customer service are tightly connected. The company emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and leadership in a large-scale logistics setting.

Additional information

Amazon describes itself as an equal opportunities employer and says it makes hiring decisions based on experience and skills. It also states that it values a diverse workforce and has an inclusive culture focused on delivering strong results for customers. If you need a workplace adjustment or accommodation during the application, interview, or onboarding process, Amazon provides a dedicated accommodations process and asks candidates to contact the recruiting partner if their country or region is not listed in the guidance.

The posting also includes Amazon’s privacy notice and related legal and accessibility information for candidates.

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