Assistant Operations Manager

weee; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401k with match

Equity and Bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Monthly mobile stipend

Salary range reflects US locations

Job summary

Weee! in Hodgkins, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to own 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations (Dry and Fresh/Frozen) at our Randolph's fulfillment center. You will lead frontline teams, drive daily throughput, and partner with the Senior Operations Manager to raise operational efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in warehousing with 2+ years in supervision. This is a full-time onsite role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse/fulfillment operations.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience, KPI/productivity tracking.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and reporting tools.
• Able to work 2nd shift consistently.

Responsibilities

• Own 2nd shift Outbound execution end-to-end, focusing on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations, driving throughput against daily targets.
• Maintain outbound distribution operations by coordinating policies and procedures.
• Evaluate performance metrics to ensure quality delivery and cost-efficient workflows.
• Lead frontline teams in a fast-paced fulfillment environment and coach the team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, handling and shipping requirements.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by enforcing security procedures.
• Plan layouts, inspect equipment, and manage repair/replacement work orders.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling expenditures, and variance analysis.

Skills

Leadership

WMS experience

Excel

KPI tracking

2nd shift management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

WMS

Reporting tools

Job description

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 Hodgkins, IL

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to own 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations (Dry and Fresh/Frozen) at our Randolph's fulfillment center. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this role directly manages a team driving daily throughput against targets while building a stronger frontline leadership bench. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency, raise the floor of frontline leadership, and ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Own 2nd shift Outbound execution end-to-end, with primary focus on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations, driving throughput against daily targets
• Maintain outbound distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
• Evaluate performance metrics to ensure quality delivery and cost-efficient work-flow processes
• Managing frontline teams in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment and comfortable coaching the team
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding and studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse/fulfillment operations
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience, including KPI/productivity tracking
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and reporting tools
• Able to work 2nd shift consistently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Six Sigma / Lean process improvement exposure preferred
• Experience helping scale a growing distribution center preferred
• OSHA certification or project management certification a plus

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 $75,000 - $88,000

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 [e-mail] .

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers

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