Site Leader I, Cicero, #297

Gopuff
Cicero, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior operations leaders who can manage a blended workforce and drive KPI improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior leadership experience in retail or grocery sectors and a track record of improving operational efficiencies
    — “Retail, grocery, military, restaurant or equivalent experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in dynamic, customer-centric environments and can manage both W2 and 1099 workers effectively
    — “leading a blended workforce of W2 and 1099 employees”
  • Professionals with a strong background in financial management and budget adherence
    — “Accountable to drive the financial performance of the site by ensuring that budgeted productivity, labor, and other expenses are achieved”

Things to consider

  • The role demands availability during late-night and weekend hours, which may conflict with personal schedules
    — “availability to support facility on weekends and/or holidays as needed by the business”
  • Physical stamina is required, including lifting up to 49 pounds and standing for long shifts
    — “Ability to lift up to 49 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific process improvements and KPI reductions achieved in prior roles
    — “Proven track record of being a change agent with improving processes and efficiencies”
  • Demonstrate experience in training leadership teams on cost and labor controls
    — “Teach and train your site leadership in controlling expenses and labor”
  • Showcase leadership in high-pressure environments with measurable outcomes
    — “exciting and fast-paced role within Gopuff that requires drive, grit, positivity, and enthusiasm for the challenge”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • led a local team of Shift Leaders and Field Operations Associates
  • oversaw facility operations
  • improved key performance indicators
  • ensured compliance with Gopuff and legal policies
  • implemented action plans to improve performance
Typical background
6+ years of experience with a fast-paced environment and leading a workforce

Skills & requirements

Required

Team LeadershipOperations ManagementFinancial PerformanceComplianceHuman Resource ComplianceAsset ProtectionSafety ControlsQuality AssuranceTeam DevelopmentConflict ResolutionProcess ImprovementBudget Management

Preferred

Spanish Fluency

Stack & domain

Facility OperationsKpisFinancial PerformanceComplianceHR ComplianceAsset ProtectionSafety ControlsOperational And Quality AssuranceTeam DevelopmentConflict ResolutionTeam EngagementProcess ImprovementEfficienciesCustomer ExperienceWarehouse OperationsInventory ManagementEquipmentSystemsBudgetingTrainingCommunicationEngagementChange ManagementLeadershipProblem-solvingAdaptabilityRetailGroceryMilitaryRestaurant

About the role

Original posting from Gopuff via Lever

Gopuff is seeking a Site Leader to join the Field Operations team. We are looking for a self-starting and entrepreneurial leader. The Site Leader role is an exciting and fast-paced role within Gopuff that requires drive, grit, positivity, and enthusiasm for the challenge. In this role, you will lead a local team of Shift Leaders and Field Operations Associates and oversee the facility’s operations. 

Ultimately, the success of the territory rests on your shoulders and is determined by your ability to execute and effectively lead a team that is hyper-focused on delivering a perfect experience for our customers. We put our customers first.

Gopuff is seeking a Site Leader to join the Field Operations team. We are looking for a self-starting and entrepreneurial leader. The Site Leader role is an exciting and fast-paced role within Gopuff that requires drive, grit, positivity, and enthusiasm for the challenge. In this role, you will lead a local team of Process Leads and Field Operations Associates overseeing the facility’s operations as well as a team of independent Driver Partners. 

Ultimately, the success of the territory rests on your shoulders and is determined by your ability to execute and effectively lead a team that is hyper-focused on delivering a perfect experience for our customers. We put our customers first.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, directs, and is accountable for all facility operations including, deliveries, inventory, equipment, and systems
  • Drive improvements to key performance indicators (KPIs) such as: Order Picking Time, Order Dwell Time, Drive Time, Order Defect Rate, and Cost Per Order.
  • Accountable to drive the financial performance of the site by ensuring that budgeted productivity, labor, and other expenses are achieved
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Gopuff and legal policies, procedures, and regulations for the warehouse by analyzing and interpreting reports
  • Implementing and monitoring Human Resource compliance, asset protection, safety controls, overseeing the safety of our people and products, operational and quality assurance reviews
  • Develop and implement action plans to improve performance, providing direction and guidance on executing Company programs and directing the management team in ensuring confidentiality of information, documentation and assigned records
  • Teach and train your site leadership in controlling expenses and labor to ensure expenses adhere to the budget and sales volume
  • Create and implement plans to improve the financial performance of the facility

Qualifications::

  • 6+ years of experience with a fast-paced environment and leading a workforce of employees.
  • Retail, grocery, military, restaurant or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong skills with conflict resolution
  • Strong skills with team development and engagement
  • Ability to lead in an ever-changing environment
  • Proven track record of being a change agent with improving processes and efficiencies
  • Ability to work with fluid schedules; be available during peak hours of operation (5pm - 3am) and availability to support facility on weekends and/or holidays as needed by the business
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach and walk during shifts
  • Ability to lift up to 49 pounds
  • Professional fluency in Spanish, preferred

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience with a fast-paced environment and leading a blended workforce of W2 and 1099 employees.
  • Retail, grocery, military, restaurant or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferred 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong skills with conflict resolution
  • Strong skills with team development and engagement
  • Ability to lead in an ever-changing environment
  • Proven track record of being a change agent with improving processes and efficiencies

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, directs, and is accountable for all facility operations including, deliveries, inventory, equipment, and systems
  • Fanatically drive improvements to key performance indicators (KPIs) such as: Order Picking Time, Order Dwell Time, Drive Time, Order Defect Rate, and Cost Per Order.
  • Accountable to drive the financial performance of the site by ensuring that budgeted productivity, labor, and other expenses are achieved
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with Gopuff and legal policies, procedures, and regulations for the warehouse by analyzing and interpreting reports
  • Implementing and monitoring Human Resource compliance, asset protection, safety controls, overseeing the safety of our people and products, operational and quality assurance reviews
  • Develop and implement action plans to improve performance, providing direction and guidance on executing Company programs and directing the management team in ensuring confidentiality of information, documentation and assigned records
  • Teach and train your site  leadership in controlling expenses and labor to ensure expenses adhere to the budget and sales volume
  • Create and implement plans to improve the financial performance of the facility 

Pay::

Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing, and pay may vary depending on your location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area.

Cicero, Chicago, IL: $63,000 - $86,625

The salary range above reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.

At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.

And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.

Like what you’re hearing? Then join us on Team Blue.

Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Source: Gopuff careers (Lever)

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