Senior Warehouse Operations Manager
Weee!
$135,000 - $155,000 / year
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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
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
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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 applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- bonus
About this role
Weee!, a rapidly scaling ethnic e-grocery platform backed by major investors like SoftBank and Blackstone, is seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead its Chicago facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone with 15+ years in high-volume warehouse operations and at least five years managing large, multi-layered teams. You'll own all aspects of the facility—inbound and outbound logistics, inventory control, quality assurance, and safety compliance—while driving the operational efficiency needed to support the company's aggressive growth trajectory (currently 5x year-over-year).
The position demands both strategic and tactical capability. You'll optimize workflows and performance metrics, make data-driven decisions to eliminate bottlenecks, and manage labor planning during peak periods. Equally important is your ability to recruit, develop, and inspire warehouse teams while maintaining accountability for results. You'll need strong proficiency with WMS systems, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of controlling costs without compromising quality. Food and beverage industry experience is strongly preferred, and bilingual English-Spanish capability is a plus.
This is a full-time, in-office role in Hodgkins, Illinois (five days per week) with a base salary of $135,000–$155,000, plus eligibility for discretionary bonus and equity. The benefits package includes comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with 4% company match, paid time off, and monthly Weee! Points credits. The role suits a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives under pressure, builds capability in others, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
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