Warehouse Terminal Manager

Minneapolis, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

restricted stock units

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Wayfair Inc. is one of the world’s largest online destinations for home goods, known for a vast assortment of furniture, decor, and home essentials. Established as a leading technology-driven e-commerce company, Wayfair operates global headquarters in Boston with multiple offices and warehouses worldwide. Through a commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, Wayfair enables a seamless shopping experience for millions of customers worldwide. The company's innovative approach combines cutting-edge logistics and customer service to reinvent how people shop for and receive products for their homes. Wayfair’s corporate culture is deeply rooted in diversity, inclusion, and respect for unique perspectives, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. Employees at Wayfair enjoy rapid growth, continuous learning, and challenging projects that shape the future of retail. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing every employee’s voice and ensuring fair treatment across all aspects of employment. The personal data of candidates is handled with strict compliance to privacy regulations, demonstrating the company’s dedication to ethical standards and transparency.

This role is for a Warehouse Supervisor within Wayfair’s distribution team, offering a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually, with the base salary varying by location, experience, skills, and knowledge. Restricted stock units are also part of the compensation package. The Warehouse Supervisor position is pivotal in ensuring the high standards of delivery and customer satisfaction that Wayfair is known for. This role involves supervising warehouse workers, delegating tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards, and leading operational efficiencies within the warehouses. The supervisor will oversee shift allocations, conduct training activities, and guarantee the safe operation of warehouse tools and equipment. This leadership position requires a hands-on approach and collaboration with management teams to support new team members and contribute to business initiatives that improve operational outcomes. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in sustaining and enhancing Wayfair’s logistics network, enabling timely deliveries, damage reduction, and exemplary customer service. The position demands a proactive mindset, capable of anticipating challenges, analyzing data, and providing clear solutions and expert guidance. Candidates are expected to be comfortable with physical demands, including lifting heavy products and working overtime as required. By joining Wayfair, individuals become part of a dynamic workforce contributing to the company's mission to build a better home shopping experience worldwide.

Job Requirements

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
Should have 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

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in management, administration, supply chain, customer service, or equivalent experience
Five or more 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
Comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift
Able to read and comprehend English
Ability to work overtime as needed

Job Duties

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