Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

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.

Location: Hodgkins, IL (Onsite 5 days/week)

About the Role

The Senior Operations Manager will oversee our Chicago operations and ensure facility operates safely, efficiently, and accurately. This role will prioritize workplace safety, oversee inventory control, and manage on-time order fulfillment to maintain high service standards and customer satisfaction. By streamlining processes, reducing operational waste, and enforcing compliance, the position will help control costs while building the capacity to support future growth.

Responsibilities

Operations & Growth

Lead warehouse operations across inbound, outbound, inventory, and quality control

Optimize performance metrics and workflows to support rapid scaling

Make data-driven decisions to identify and solve operational bottlenecks

Plan labor needs and manage capacity during peak periods

Leadership & Team Building

Recruit, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and warehouse associates

Provide hands-on floor leadership to build high-performing teams

Schedule and assign employees while maintaining accountability for results

Create urgency and followership across all warehouse teams

Systems & Process

Master Weee!'s operational systems, SOPs, and key performance metrics

Manage inventory accuracy through physical counts and system reconciliation

Plan warehouse layouts, equipment maintenance, and operational improvements

Leverage WMS and productivity systems to drive performance insights

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with warehousing, shipping, and OSHA safety requirements

Establish security procedures and safety protocols

Maintain flexible shift coverage for continuous operations

Profit & Loss Management

Manage operating costs including daily supplies (office/warehouse/janitorial), packaging materials, and equipment repairs

Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions

Drive cost-efficient operations while maintaining quality standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain

15+ years warehouse/fulfillment experience in high-volume environments

5+ years managing large, multi-layered teams

Experience with WMS systems, productivity metrics, and quality audits

Advanced Excel skills and strong computer proficiency

Food & Beverage industry experience strongly preferred

High energy leader who creates urgency and inspires teams

Detail-oriented problem solver who gets into operational details

Quick learner who thinks clearly under pressure

Team developer who coaches others and builds capability

Adaptable and thrives in fast-paced, changing environments

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Flexibility to work varied schedules

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 $135,000 - $155,000

This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits

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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 [email protected] .

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