Assistant Operations Manager
Join Weee! as an Assistant Operations Manager to lead 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations in a fast-growing ethnic e-grocery company.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Assistant Operations Manager at Weee! is responsible for overseeing the 2nd shift outbound warehouse operations, focusing on both dry and fresh/frozen products to meet daily throughput targets. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in warehouse management systems, as well as proficiency in performance metrics and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least five years in warehouse operations, including two years in a supervisory capacity, and should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Weee! is experiencing rapid growth and offers a dynamic workplace as it prepares for its next phase.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Weee!'s career page.
- Weee! has 11 other open roles including Warehouse Supervisor II, Warehouse Supervisor I - Ambient/Cooler or Freezer, IT Specialist.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$175,000).
Quick facts
- Is the Assistant Operations Manager role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Chicago, Illinois, United States; Hodgkins, Illinois, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Weee! lists $75,000–$88,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Assistant Operations Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- Weee! is hiring for this position in Chicago, Illinois, United States; Hodgkins, Illinois, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Weee! targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Assistant Operations Manager role at Weee!.
From the original posting
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 Hodgkin'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 management 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
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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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