Senior Warehouse Operations Leader Onsite Chicago

Weee!; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with 4% match

Equity and Bonus

Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Monthly mobile stipend

Weee! Points program

Job summary

Weee! seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our Chicago operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accurate fulfillment. You will optimize processes, control costs, and scale capacity as Weee! grows coast to coast with strong growth momentum.

The role emphasizes leadership, inventory accuracy, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• 15+ years warehouse/fulfillment experience in high-volume environments.
• 5+ years managing large, multi-layered teams.
• Experience with WMS systems, productivity metrics, and quality audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong computer proficiency.
• Food & Beverage industry experience strongly preferred.
• High energy leader who creates urgency and inspires teams.
• Detail-oriented problem solver who gets into operational details.
• Team developer who coaches others and builds capability.
• Adaptable and thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations across inbound, outbound, inventory, and quality control.
• Optimize performance metrics and workflows to support rapid scaling.
• Make data-driven decisions to identify and solve operational bottlenecks.
• Plan labor needs and manage capacity during peak periods.
• Recruit, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and warehouse associates.
• Provide hands-on floor leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Schedule and assign employees while maintaining accountability for results.
• Create urgency and followership across all warehouse teams.
• Master Weee!'s operational systems, SOPs, and KPIs.
• Manage inventory accuracy through physical counts and system reconciliation.
• Plan warehouse layouts, equipment maintenance, and operational improvements.
• Leverage WMS and productivity systems to drive performance insights.
• Ensure compliance with warehousing, shipping, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Establish security procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain flexible shift coverage for continuous operations.
• Manage operating costs including daily supplies and repairs.
• Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions.
• Drive cost-efficient operations while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Data-driven decisions

Team development

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain

Tools

WMS systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Weee! seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our Chicago operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accurate fulfillment. You will optimize processes, control costs, and scale capacity as Weee! grows coast to coast with strong growth momentum.

The role emphasizes leadership, inventory accuracy, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.