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