Warehouse Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Operations

Wayfair; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Aberdeen, MD to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team to meet delivery goals. You will supervise staff, assign tasks, ensure safety compliance, and manage shift coverage to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product distribution, strong leadership, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customer service, or 5+ years of distribution experience.
• Knowledge of safety and legal documentation processes for warehouse activities (MSDS, Equipment checklist, BOL).
• Working understanding of Warehouse Management System.
• Excellent leadership and administration skills.
• Strong motivational, team building, and decision-making skills.
• Time management and crisis resolution abilities.
• Able to read and comprehend English for safety.
• Able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the functions and working of the warehouse workers.
• Delegate and assign tasks and targets and evaluate staff work.
• 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 the functional team and support new team members.
• Drive specific initiatives that have proven business results.
• Proactively think beyond the explicit assignment to 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Decision making

Time management

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customer service, or 5+ years in product distribution

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Wayfair is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Aberdeen, MD to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team to meet delivery goals. You will supervise staff, assign tasks, ensure safety compliance, and manage shift coverage to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product distribution, strong leadership, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work overtime as needed.