Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Weee!, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance package

401k with company match

Equity and Bonus

Vacation and holidays

Monthly mobile stipend

Monthly Weee! Points credits

Job summary

Weee! is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our Chicago operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate facility performance. You will focus on safety, inventory control, and on-time fulfillment to sustain high service levels and customer satisfaction.

You will recruit, coach, and develop supervisors and warehouse staff, while driving cost-efficient operations and continuous process improvements across our systems and workflows.

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.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

People management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Detail-oriented

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Education

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

Tools

WMS systems

Advanced Excel

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.

About the Role

The Senior Operations Manager will oversee our Chicago operations and ensure 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

Operations & Growth

• 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

Leadership & Team Building

• 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

Systems & Process

• Master Weee!'s operational systems, SOPs, and key performance metrics
• 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

Compliance & Safety

• 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 (office/warehouse/janitorial), packaging materials, and equipment repairs
• Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions
• Drive cost-efficient operations while maintaining quality standards

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
• Quick learner who thinks clearly under pressure
• Team developer who coaches others and builds capability
• Adaptable and thrives in fast-paced, changing environments

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Flexibility to work varied schedules
• 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 $135,000 - $155,000
• 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.

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