Operations Supervisor

Posted:
11/11/2024, 8:01:03 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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.

About the Role

As a Operations Supervisor for Weee! you will oversee and ensure success with our daily warehouse operations while supervising the staff.  You must be well versed in warehouse management systems and be able to adapt to fast-paced warehouse operations, time management, have a stellar attention to detail, and be knowledgeable in warehouse and inventory terminology (barcodes, SKU’s, etc.). You will also manage and track our product inventory, tools, and equipment maintenance. We are constantly implementing new and efficient methods so we are looking for someone who can help input and own efficiency during quick transitional periods.

Responsibilities

  • Report to Warehouse Manager, maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs, operational and company policies and procedures.

  • Supervise and direct warehouse staff; put worker safety as a top priority

  • Determine staffing levels and assign workload

  • Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols

  • Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

  • Hands-on commitment to getting the job done

  • Perform daily inspections of warehouse grounds

  • Responsible of 5’s discipline on the floor

  • Provide any coaching, counseling and disciplining employees as well as providing written performance appraisals for the staff

  • Complies with all federal, state and local warehouse regulations by being knowledgeable in current laws; enforcing legal requirements and advising management on any needed and immediate action.

  • Safeguard warehouse operations by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

  • Document and updating inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage systems.

  • Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting warehouse tools and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement if needed.

  • Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and P&L; initiating corrective actions.

  • Schedule and assign warehouse employee work hours that comply with California state labor laws; following up with employee work results and performance.

  • Recruiting, orientating and training new warehouse employees in all warehouse safety protocol, OSHA regulations as well as Weee!’s company policy.

  • Provide any coaching, counseling and disciplining employees as well as providing written performance appraisals for the staff.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of warehouse/retail experience preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

  • Able to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills are a must

  • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

  • High School diploma or higher degree

Company Benefit

●       Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision

  • 401k match

●       Bi-annual Performance bonus

●       Vacation and holiday time off

●       Monthly Weee! Points credit

Compensation Range

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $53,000 - $63,000

  • 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 [email protected].

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers