Assistant Operations Manager

Weee • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Weee! is hiring an Assistant Operations Manager to lead second-shift outbound warehouse operations—primarily Dry and Fresh/Frozen—at its fulfillment center in Hodgkins, Illinois. The role is onsite five days a week, with a 3 p.m. CST shift. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the position directly manages frontline teams, drives daily throughput against targets, improves operational efficiency, develops frontline leadership, and maintains a safe working environment.

The role oversees end-to-end outbound execution in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment. It includes managing operational performance, people, budgets, workflows, warehouse conditions, security, and compliance with applicable warehousing, material-handling, and shipping requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse or fulfillment operations.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience, including KPI and productivity tracking.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to work the second shift consistently.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean process improvement.
• Experience helping scale a growing distribution center.
• OSHA certification or project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Own second-shift outbound execution end-to-end, focusing primarily on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations and 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 and coach frontline teams in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material-handling, and shipping requirements; study existing and new legislation, enforce requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing design layouts, inspecting equipment, issuing repair work orders, and requisitioning replacements.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, 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 efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with PPO/HMO packages.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Equity and bonus; discretionary bonus or incentives may apply.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
• Monthly mobile stipend.
• Monthly Weee! Points credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager