Terminal Warehouse Supervisor

Wayfair; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,500; Full time

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Linden, New Jersey. The role involves supervising warehouse workers, delegating tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and legal procedures.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with strong leadership, administration, and time management skills. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $77,500 yearly and requires the ability to lift heavy products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience in product distribution.
• Knowledge of safety and legal documentation processes for warehouse activities.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy products unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the functions and working of the warehouse workers.
• Delegate and assign tasks while evaluating staff performance.
• Ensure efficiency of all warehouse staff and compliance with legal procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team building

Decision-making skills

Management skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in management or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,500 per year

Shift: Sunday – Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

What You'll Do

• Supervise the functions and working of the warehouse workers.
• Delegate and assign tasks and targets and evaluate the work of the staff.
• Adhere to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
• Supervise proper shift allocations and ensure efficiency of all warehouse staff.
• Organize and conduct necessary training activities for the staff and workers.
• Ensure the proper functioning and safe operations of all warehouse tools and equipment.
• Work effectively with other managers within functional team and supports new team members.
• Drive specific initiatives that have proven business results.
• Proactively think beyond the explicit assignment to ask second‑order questions and identify additional analytic needs.
• Accurately, quickly, and clearly answer questions related to your area of focus.
• Be viewed as a credible company expert on your area of focus.
• Effectively prepare and run internal meetings with supporting analytics and data.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customer service, or 5+ years working experience in product distribution to customer base.
• Knowledge of the safety and legal documentation processes for handling related warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL).
• Working understanding of Warehouse Management System.
• Excellent leadership and administration skills and abilities.
• Strong motivational, effectual team building, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resolve crises.
• Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift.
• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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