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
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 and Tech Crunch
 [].

 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.

 This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ

 Warehouse Operations Manager

 About the role
 The Warehouse Operations Manager will ensure the Clifton 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:

* Safety, inventory accuracy, Labor efficiency, and people management
  
* Lead the Clifton Fulfillment Operations – Serve as the senior leader for the
    site, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient daily operations with strong
    service levels.
  
* People Leadership & Development – Mentor and coach team leaders and
    supervisors; set clear expectations, build structured development and
    succession plans, and drive a high-performance culture through feedback and
    accountability.
  
* Labor Planning & Productivity – Optimize staffing and schedules using
    forecasts and internal tools; deploy labor to demand, meet productivity KPIs,
    boost engagement, and address performance gaps quickly.
  
* Operational Excellence & Inventory Accuracy – Eliminate bottlenecks by
    enforcing SOPs and standard work; improve receiving/picking/put away quality,
    conduct root-cause analysis on discrepancies, and maintain flow to reduce
    delays and errors.
  
* Safety & Compliance – Prioritize a safe work environment with proactive
    monitoring, training, audits, and adherence to all compliance requirements to
    minimize incidents and liability.
  
* Cross-Functional Alignment, Change & Cost Control – Coordinate with logistics
    and other fulfillment centers to prevent bottlenecks, stock outs, and
    shipment delays; lead equipment/technology/procedure changes that improve
    efficiency; identify and remove waste in labor, space, and materials to
    impact the bottom line.
  
* Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud
  
* Work in an environment where the temperature can be low.(refrigerator
    temperature at or below 40° F (4°

C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F
    (-18°

C)
  
* Able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
  
* 8+ years in warehouse or manufacturing operations
  
* 5+ years in a supervisory or management role
  
* Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  
* Proficient computer skills (Excel, reporting tools)
  
* Knowledge of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
  
* Experience managing high-volume or fast-paced distribution environments
  
* Proven track record of leading large teams (100+ associates)
  
* Strong understanding of inventory control and cycle counting processes
  
* Demonstrated success in reducing labor costs or improving productivity
    metrics
  
* Familiarity with labor planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization

 Nice to have:

* Bilingual (Spanish)
  
* Six Sigma (Green Belt)
  
* Food Safety Certification
  
* OSHA Certification
  
* Project management certification
  
* Prior…