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 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 12 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own 2nd shift Outbound execution end-to-end
- Maintain outbound distribution operations
- Evaluate performance metrics
- Manage frontline teams
- Achieve financial objectives
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse/fulfillment operations
- 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience
- Proficient computer skills, including Excel
Nice to have
- 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
Practical constraints
- This role is onsite 5 days a week
- Able to work 2nd shift consistently
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Assistant Operations Manager at Weee! oversees 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 position, and should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The position is part of a rapidly growing company that emphasizes safety and efficiency in its fulfillment processes.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Weee!'s careers page October 23, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 9% of 177 comparable mid management roles in United States we track (median $120,900 across 92 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Assistant Operations Manager role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Chicago, 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.
- 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!
This role is onsite 5 days a week in Hodgkins, IL
Shift: 3pm CST
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
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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