J-1 Visa Logistics Manager Jobs
Logistics Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while the U.S. employer serves as your host organization.
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Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Landover, Maryland
About The Role
The Warehouse Operations Manager will ensure the Maryland facility operates safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role will prioritize workplace safety, oversee inventory control, and manage on-time order fulfillment to maintain high service standards and customer satisfaction. By streamlining processes, reducing operational waste, and enforcing compliance, the position will help control costs while building the capacity to support future growth.
Responsibilities
- Safety, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and people management
- Lead the Maryland Fulfillment Operations – Serve as the senior leader for the site, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient daily operations with strong service levels.
- People Leadership & Development – Mentor and coach team leaders and supervisors; set clear expectations, build structured development and succession plans, and drive a high-performance culture through feedback and accountability.
- Labor Planning & Productivity – Optimize staffing and schedules using forecasts and internal tools; deploy labor to demand, meet productivity KPIs, boost engagement, and address performance gaps quickly.
- Operational Excellence & Inventory Accuracy – Eliminate bottlenecks by enforcing SOPs and standard work; improve receiving/picking/put away quality, conduct root-cause analysis on discrepancies, and maintain flow to reduce delays and errors.
- Safety & Compliance – Prioritize a safe work environment with proactive monitoring, training, audits, and adherence to all compliance requirements to minimize incidents and liability.
- Cross-Functional Alignment, Change & Cost Control – Coordinate with logistics and other fulfillment centers to prevent bottlenecks, stockouts, and shipment delays; lead equipment/technology/procedure changes that improve efficiency; identify and remove waste in labor, space, and materials to impact the bottom line.
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
- Work in an environment where the temperature can be low (refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C)
- Able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in warehouse or manufacturing operations required
- 5+ years in a supervisory or management role required
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Proficient computer skills (Excel, reporting tools)
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
- Experience managing high-volume or fast-paced distribution environments
- Proven track record of leading large teams (100+ associates)
- Strong understanding of inventory control and cycle counting processes
- Demonstrated success in reducing labor costs or improving productivity metrics
- Familiarity with labor planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred
- Food Safety Certification preferred
- OSHA Certification preferred
- Project management certification preferred
- Prior experience in automated warehouses/manufacturing preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
- 401k, 4% company match
- Equity and Bonus
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $105,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.
Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
About Weee!
Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Landover, Maryland
About The Role
The Warehouse Operations Manager will ensure the Maryland facility operates safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role will prioritize workplace safety, oversee inventory control, and manage on-time order fulfillment to maintain high service standards and customer satisfaction. By streamlining processes, reducing operational waste, and enforcing compliance, the position will help control costs while building the capacity to support future growth.
Responsibilities
- Safety, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, and people management
- Lead the Maryland Fulfillment Operations – Serve as the senior leader for the site, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient daily operations with strong service levels.
- People Leadership & Development – Mentor and coach team leaders and supervisors; set clear expectations, build structured development and succession plans, and drive a high-performance culture through feedback and accountability.
- Labor Planning & Productivity – Optimize staffing and schedules using forecasts and internal tools; deploy labor to demand, meet productivity KPIs, boost engagement, and address performance gaps quickly.
- Operational Excellence & Inventory Accuracy – Eliminate bottlenecks by enforcing SOPs and standard work; improve receiving/picking/put away quality, conduct root-cause analysis on discrepancies, and maintain flow to reduce delays and errors.
- Safety & Compliance – Prioritize a safe work environment with proactive monitoring, training, audits, and adherence to all compliance requirements to minimize incidents and liability.
- Cross-Functional Alignment, Change & Cost Control – Coordinate with logistics and other fulfillment centers to prevent bottlenecks, stockouts, and shipment delays; lead equipment/technology/procedure changes that improve efficiency; identify and remove waste in labor, space, and materials to impact the bottom line.
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
- Work in an environment where the temperature can be low (refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C)
- Able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in warehouse or manufacturing operations required
- 5+ years in a supervisory or management role required
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Proficient computer skills (Excel, reporting tools)
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
- Experience managing high-volume or fast-paced distribution environments
- Proven track record of leading large teams (100+ associates)
- Strong understanding of inventory control and cycle counting processes
- Demonstrated success in reducing labor costs or improving productivity metrics
- Familiarity with labor planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred
- Food Safety Certification preferred
- OSHA Certification preferred
- Project management certification preferred
- Prior experience in automated warehouses/manufacturing preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
- 401k, 4% company match
- Equity and Bonus
- Vacation, sick and holiday time off
- Monthly mobile stipend
- Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000 to $105,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.
Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Logistics Manager
Align your training plan to SOC codes
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan tied to your occupation. Map your Logistics Manager duties to SOC code 11-3071 using O*NET before approaching a sponsor, so your plan reflects recognized industry competencies from day one.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category early
If you have a degree plus one year of logistics experience, you qualify as a Trainee. With five or more years of specialized supply chain expertise and no degree, request Specialist category instead. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019.
Verify host employer's willingness to sign the training agreement
Many logistics employers understand freight, not J-1 compliance. Confirm before accepting an offer that the hiring manager will co-sign the Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) and accommodate sponsor site visits.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. Logistics Manager openings by employers with a history of hosting international professionals. Targeting hosts already familiar with J-1 requirements shortens the time between offer letter and DS-2019 issuance.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement before applying
Some Logistics Manager roles in government-funded supply chain programs trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm your specific J-1 category and funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Request a prevailing wage check before finalizing your offer
While J-1 does not require a DOL labor condition application like H-1B, your host must still pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-reference your offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search to flag any gap before your start date.
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Find Logistics Manager JobsLogistics Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Logistics Manager role?
Most Logistics Manager candidates qualify under the Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of logistics or supply chain experience. Professionals with five or more years of specialized expertise but no degree may qualify under the Specialist category. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, makes the final determination and issues the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a logistics position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. The logistics company hiring you is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. You need both: a host willing to sign the training plan and a designated sponsor to administer the exchange program.
How do I find U.S. logistics employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Search for Logistics Manager openings on Migrate Mate, which lets you identify U.S. employers with a track record of hosting international professionals. Prioritize employers in freight forwarding, third-party logistics, and manufacturing sectors, as these industries regularly structure formal training plans that satisfy designated sponsor requirements for the Trainee or Specialist category.
Can a Logistics Manager J-1 exchange visitor change host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during a J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's prior approval and typically a revised or new DS-2019. The new host must agree to sign an updated training plan and meet all sponsor site-visit and reporting obligations. Changing hosts without notifying your sponsor puts your J-1 status at risk and may require you to exit and reapply.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to logistics roles?
It depends on your specific J-1 category, your country of nationality, and whether your program receives U.S. government or home-country government funding. Logistics positions in privately funded corporate training programs often avoid the requirement, but roles tied to government-funded supply chain initiatives may not. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer, since a waiver application adds significant time to any future H-1B or green card pathway.
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