Warehouse Supervisor

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Shift: 16:30 - 02:30

4 on 4 off schedule            

Due to growth in our European warehouses, Wayfair is looking for Warehouse Supervisors to be based in our state of the art fulfilment centre located in Magna Park, Lutterworth. The successful candidate will be part of the European Warehouse & Distribution Team reporting directly to the Operation Manager.

What You'll Do:

  • Supervise and direct the duties of the warehouse Team Leaders & Associates.
  • Delegate and assign tasks and targets and evaluate the work performance of the warehouse teams to ensure productivity levels are optimized and that customer orders are fulfilled within order lead times.
  • Achieve a warehouse on-time performance of 99%+ and be able to identify root cause exceptions relating to under performance.
  • Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them.
  • Adhere to the compliance of all legal and safety procedures.
  • Organize and conduct necessary training activities for the staff and workers.
  • Supervise proper shift allocations and ensure efficiency of all warehouse staff.
  • Ensure all warehouse tools and equipment are fit for purpose and enforce the compliance of all health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring all accidents and near misses are recorded in the appropriate manner in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
  • Driven and focused to exceed KPI targets, contribute towards the Company’s objectives and develop their departments within a rewarding and challenging environment.
  • Work effectively with other managers within a functional team and support new team members.
  • Drive specific initiatives that have proven business results.
  • Accurately, quickly, and clearly answer questions related to your area of focus.
  • Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Experience within a high-volume warehouse environment in a Team Leader / Supervisory position.
  • Exposure to a range of warehouse activities including inbound processes, put-away, order picking (large and small items) and shipping.
  • Fluency in English is a must (read and write) and any other European language is beneficial
  • Working understanding of the WMS system (Warehouse Management System).
  • Enthusiastic, quick learner with proven ability to deliver result
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and motivation skills at Supervisory Level
  • Ability to effectively manage time and resolve crises.
  • Good communication skills, both orally and written
  • Proficient in use of MS Office programs
  • Able to provide proof of identification and employment eligibility.

What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
  • Companies shares
  • The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation with great career opportunities.
  • A dynamic, vibrant work environment.
  • Company benefits from day one
  • The opportunity to earn £500/ £1,000 for recommending a friend - Wayfair Referral Program!

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.