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Site Leader

Posted Aug 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$135K – $182.7K/yr
Location
Austell, Georgia, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
2+ years of equivalent experience
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Role Summary

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The Site Leader oversees the HAT2 Delivery station and HAT9 sort center within Amazon's AMXL business, leading Operations and Area Managers and more than 350 salaried and hourly employees. The role is responsible for daily on-site operations, operational excellence, employee engagement, leadership development, and performance across a facility of up to 300k square feet.

What You'll Do

  • Own and deliver the operational budget, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals.
  • Provide strategic and long-term planning for labor, rate forecasting, and peak seasons.
  • Drive continuous improvement and strategic projects to optimize operations, productivity, and cost savings.
  • Establish objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience.
  • Set goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers, measure performance, provide feedback, and hold leaders accountable.
  • Mentor and develop leaders and staff while coordinating with HR, Finance, Maintenance Engineering, Safety, IT, and other leaders.

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Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

Our Site Leader plays a crucial role in exceeding expectations and providing a superb customer experience; critical to Amazon’s success which is built on a foundation of customer obsession, and innovation. This position is a multi-faceted role requiring the ability to balance strategy and execution for two under the roof business units in AMXL. This will include HAT2 Delivery station and HAT9 sort center.

You will lead a dynamic team of Operations and Area Managers to achieve operational excellence through coaching and mentoring the team; driving employee engagement, and building leadership bench strength within the building.

As a senior leader you will oversee upwards of 350+ salaried and hourly employees, in a fast-paced, complex operations facility up to a 300k square feet.

Our Site Leaders serve as the face of the organization to potentially thousands of employees and the community where the center is located. This position offers unlimited career potential as we continue to grow our global footprint. This is an on site L7 role responsible for everything within the four walls daily.

Key job responsibilities
Owns and delivers the operational budget for functional area, including safety, productivity, financial and labor planning, and operational goals for outbound, or inbound operations
Responsible for providing strategic level/long-term planning (3, 6, and 12 months out) including labor planning, rate forecasting, and peak season planning
Drives continuous improvement projects to optimize operations and improve productivity to meet and exceed business objectives; works on strategic projects that have total building and network-wide impact. Effectively leverages the Operations and Area Managers to solicit ideas and understand problems and challenges in the building.
Networks with other leaders across the network to solicit and share process improvements and drive efficiencies and cost savings.
Establishes objectives and metrics for safety, quality, productivity, and customer experience
Sets clear goals and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds leaders accountable
Mentors and develops leaders and staff
Participates in recruiting to identify and evaluate associates and internal/external candidates for promotion and hire.
Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Maintenance Engineering, Safety, IT and other leaders) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, GA, Austell - 135,000.00 - 182,700.00 USD annually
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About the company

amazon

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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.