Assistant Operations Manager

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Hodgkins, IL

Shift: 3pm CST

About the Role 

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to own 2nd shift Outbound Warehouse Operations (Dry and Fresh/Frozen) at our Hodgkin's fulfillment center. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this role directly manages a team driving daily throughput against targets while building a stronger frontline leadership bench. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency, raise the floor of frontline leadership, and ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities 

• Own 2nd shift Outbound execution end-to-end, with primary focus on Dry and Fresh/Frozen operations, 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 work-flow processes
• Managing frontline teams in a high-volume, fast-paced fulfillment environment and comfortable coaching the team
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding and studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred 
• Six Sigma / Lean process improvement exposure preferred
• Experience helping scale a growing distribution center preferred
• OSHA certification or project management certification a plus

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 $75,000 - $88,000
• 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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