--- title: Operations Manager, Grocery Distribution Center description: Amazon is hiring for the Operations Manager, Grocery Distribution Center role in Wilmington, IL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/operations-manager-grocery-distribution-center-at-amazon-01a1aa53-e64a-7219-a859-2e85ea42f952 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Operations Manager, Grocery Distribution Center in Wilmington, IL. Pays $91K–$136.5K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b0hn7p.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Wilmington, IL | | **Salary** | $91K/yr - $136.5K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $55,000 – $96,000 a year (median $83,000). ## Description We are looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want to join our team as an Operations Manager. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining our customer expectations to ensure customer orders are delivered at the right time, to the right location. You will lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly talent. You will be responsible for engaging your team during their shifts to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. To achieve this, managers are expected to provide their team with the tools needed for success while driving improvements through data-driven decisions and analytical problem-solving. Key job responsibilities \- Support, mentor, and motivate your team \- Lead large-scope projects with site and regional impact \- Create and implement productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance \- Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises \- Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Ops Integration, Loss Prevention and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives \- Lift up to 49 pounds, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, as well as continuously climb and descend stairs \- Work in an environment where the noise level varies and is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments, and grocery locations include refrigerated environments) \- Work a flexible schedule (weekends and/or overnight shifts) About the team Grocery Distribution Centers are facilities that house Amazon's selection of fresh food and other specialty products. These multi-temperature facilities supply both Amazon Fresh and our fulfillment centers that support our same-day delivery service. At our distribution centers, you'll focus on safety in all stocking and sorting tasks, while helping to develop best practices. Your contributions will enhance your sites operations and could potentially improve processes across our entire network. Join us and help shape the future of grocery! ## Basic Qualifications \- 3+ years of employee and performance management experience \- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience ## Preferred Qualifications \- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays \- 1+ years of performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience 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 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. 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