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Assistant Operations Manager

Weee! - Hodgkins, IL, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-21

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Salary: USD 75,000 - 88,000 / annual

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail. The company partners with local suppliers, redesigns the value chain, and leverages social buying to reshape the grocery business. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, operates coast to coast, and has raised $800M+ in funding from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, and others. This role is based at the Hodgkins fulfillment center and requires onsite presence 5 days per week on the 3pm CST shift. You will own 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations (Dry and Fresh/Frozen), reporting to the Senior Operations Manager. You will directly manage a frontline team, driving daily throughput against targets while building stronger leadership capabilities across the team. Key responsibilities include: - Own end-to-end 2nd shift outbound execution 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 workflow processes - Manage frontline teams in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment and coach the team for development - Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding and studying existing and new legislation; enforce adherence and advise management on needed actions - Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols - Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement - Achieve financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions - Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results - Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency, raise the floor of frontline leadership, and ensure a safe environment. 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 - Six Sigma / Lean process improvement exposure - Experience helping scale a growing distribution center - OSHA certification or project management certification

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