Warehouse House Team Lead Receiving DD

Location: Port Wentworth, Georgia, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

About the Role

Wayfair is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for Receiving in Port Wentworth, Georgia, to join their growing distribution network. This role is pivotal in maintaining high delivery standards, speeding up customer shipments, reducing damage, and driving repeat business through efficient warehouse operations. As a leader in the receiving department, you will oversee inbound processes in a fast-paced environment, working fixed hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, ensuring seamless integration with Wayfair's asset-based logistics infrastructure focused on furniture and home goods. In this position, you will lead a team of associates, mentor staff, and optimize receiving workflows to support Wayfair's best-in-class customer experience. The role demands driven, collaborative individuals who excel in high-volume warehouse settings, contributing to innovations in delivery services and operational excellence. Join Wayfair's Distribution team to play a key role in their expanding logistics network, where your hard work directly impacts customer satisfaction and company growth. This leadership opportunity offers a professional home for talented individuals passionate about warehouse and logistics operations, with a focus on precision in receiving, team development, and alignment with Wayfair's mission to delight customers through superior supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead receiving team in daily operations
• Oversee inbound freight and inventory checks
• Ensure high standards for delivery accuracy and damage reduction
• Coordinate with distribution team to meet customer delivery timelines
• Train and mentor warehouse associates
• Monitor and improve warehouse processes for efficiency
• Drive repeat business through operational excellence
• Maintain safety and compliance in receiving area
• Collaborate with logistics network for seamless operations

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Driven and determined work ethic
• Collaborative team player
• Experience leading or supervising teams
• Familiarity with receiving operations
• Physical ability to perform warehouse tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in furniture or distribution logistics
• Knowledge of Wayfair's supply chain processes
• Leadership experience in warehouse settings
• Experience with asset-based warehouse operations

Required Skills

• Warehouse operations
• Team leadership
• Receiving and inbound logistics
• Inventory management
• Fast-paced decision making
• Collaboration and communication
• Process improvement
• Safety protocols
• Customer-focused mindset
• Physical stamina
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Training and mentoring
• Logistics coordination

Benefits

• Competitive pay for leadership role
• Fixed schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30a-7p
• Part of Wayfair's best-in-class logistics network
• Opportunities for professional growth in distribution
• Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
• Contribution to customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Access to Wayfair's physical, asset-based warehouses
• Role in speeding up deliveries and adding services

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.