CookUnity · 5 hours ago
Warehouse Operations Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expCookUnity is a food delivery platform founded to connect people with great food from chefs. The Warehouse Operations Manager will manage the internal supply chain functions of the facility, ensuring operational efficiency and team leadership across warehouse operations.
Consumer ApplicationsFood and BeverageFood DeliveryOrganic FoodSubscription Service
Responsibilities
Manage accuracy and compliance of the ingredient and packaging receiving practices to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency
Review site layouts to develop optimal storage and handling of ingredients and packaging
Focus on the “Distribution Model” deployment across all categories (Protein, Produce, Dairy, Dry Goods and Packaging) and Marketplaces
Develop and ensure ongoing compliance with process for checking incoming shipments versus invoices and order sheets
Train and develop team members to ensure that they have the skills and resources required to successfully manage and handle all operational needs
Focus on continuous improvement across core functions including but not limited to: receiving, inventory counting, purchasing, quality assurance, ingredient distribution and food safety compliance (HACCP)
Create and establish a food safety MOVEMENT! Implementing and complying with best in class handling, receiving and distribution practices by collaborating with our Food Safety Team
Continuous oversight of inventory to ensure optimal levels of product
Aid in development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help ensure Marketplace functions are operating at highest efficiency levels
Maintain excellent relationships with our chef partners and work hand in hand with other departments across the CookUnity organization
Understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, variance reports and KPI metrics
Oversight of scheduling for the Marketplace team, according to labor budget
Any other marketplace tasks based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing receiving, shipping, inventory and/or warehousing functions in a manufacturing or wholesale distribution facility (food industry preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of people management experience
Strong understanding of HACCP and OSHA guidelines
Experience in food procurement and extensive food knowledge
Experience in inventory management
Expert understanding of supply chain or inventory control software (ERP, MRP, WMS platforms such as SAP, NetSuite, Infor, etc.)
Highly organized, detail-oriented
Understanding of food safety and quality standards
Ability to promote professional growth and development of the entire Marketplace team
Ability to travel 5-10% as needed to support other locations
Preferred
Ability to communicate and understand Spanish is preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance coverage
PTO policy and paid sick days
We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1.
Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus
Family leave fully paid
Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
Personalized Spanish coach
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical
Company
CookUnity
CookUnity is a meal subscription and delivery platform that connects private chefs with consumers.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$371.95MKey Investors
General CatalystInsight PartnersFuel Venture Capital
2025-11-19Debt Financing· $250M
2023-04-27Series Unknown· $47M
2022-12-08Series Unknown· $4.54M
Leadership Team
Mateo Marietti
CEO & co founder
Recent News
FinSMEs
2025-12-24
2025-12-22
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