Assistant Operations Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Operations Manager owns second-shift outbound warehouse operations, primarily Dry and Fresh/Frozen, at Weee!’s Hodgkins, Illinois fulfillment center. This onsite role directly manages a team responsible for meeting daily throughput targets, improving operational efficiency, developing frontline leaders, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position reports to the Senior Operations Manager and requires consistent availability for second shift, starting at 3 p.m. CST. Weee! is an ethnic e-grocer headquartered in Fremont, California, serving customers across the United States. The company describes itself as the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the country and reports raising more than $800 million in funding.
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.
- Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), including KPI and productivity tracking.
- Proficient computer skills, including Excel and reporting tools.
- Ability to work 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 end-to-end second-shift outbound execution, focusing primarily on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations and achieving daily throughput 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; monitor legislative requirements and advise management on needed actions.
- Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
- Maintain the warehouse’s physical condition by planning and implementing layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing repair work orders and replacement requisitions.
- 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, with PPO/HMO packages.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Equity and bonus eligibility.
- Vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
- Monthly mobile stipend.
- Monthly Weee! Points credits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
