Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County Hiring for Operations & Logistics Manager at New Castle, DE Full Time

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Operations & Logistics Manager has the overall responsibility for Goodwills Recycling Center including warehouse and outlet store situated on over 90,000 sq. ft. space. The Operations & Logistics Manager is responsible for materials management, warehouse storage, inventory, salvage sales and operations and outsourced transportation management. The Operations & Logistics Manager is responsible for the efficient and cost effective movement of product into and out of the warehouse. The Operations & Logistics Manager is responsible for all Operations and Outlet personnel with an emphasis on management, training and development. This individual will exemplify high standards of integrity and achieve success in safety, quality, and team member engagement. This position is a member of the Quality Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Ensure 20%-40% of time in operations is dedicated to managing all recycling/salvage operations; maximizing the value of materials while reducing waste. Researches and implements new and more efficient strategic plans for recycling and salvage operations. In addition to overseeing all preventative maintenance programs to protect Goodwills physical assets.
• Directs staff to maximize flow of all industry standard material handling methodology practices, policies and procedures, inventory control, achieving goals, as well as controlling all departmental expenses at or below budget. This includes knowing the logistics of each business line and ensuring all inventory counts are accurate. In addition to ensuring all required reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Follow safety policies and procedures (including OSHA regulations) ensuring maximum safety, security, and protection of all staff, customers and company assets for locations supervised.
• Ensure security procedures are in place to minimize internal and external shrinkage.
• Ensure availability for on-call emergencies such as break-ins, fire, power failures, etc. Must ensure staff abides by all Goodwill SOP, Policies, Procedures and Safety Regulations.
• Knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of all warehouse equipment. In addition to being able to train and certify all staff how to safely use all warehouse equipment. Must also maintain all equipment use certifications and enforce accurate hazmat records in compliance with all industry and organizational standards.
• Create and manage operations budgets. In addition to maintaining data from all business lines that report into the organizations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Must ensure all computer data bases are accurate. Be able to create new data bases as needed to support the business.
• Directly responsible for creating and/or maintaining inventory control procedures such as maintaining cycle count accuracy and ensuring target demand is fulfilled. This includes creating and managing receiving policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate storage of all materials/merchandise by continual oversight of inventory while ensuring inventory is rotated to minimize spoilage based on FIFO method. In addition to verifying retail request verifications for movement of materials.
• Provide guidance in performing all necessary personnel functions of supervised staff as determined by company policies and/or procedures including: staffing, training, scheduling, disciplinary/performance management functions, evaluations, record keeping, and time keeping. Enforces and effectively communicate company policies and/or procedures to all staff managed directly and their team members.
• Communicates progress, problems, and new developments on a regular basis to VP of Donated Goods Retail.
• Must be able to work the necessary hours to achieve all current and future business goals given by the VP of Donated Goods Retail. In addition to being able to work varied hours/days as business needs dictate (including nights and weekends).
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in industry, business or sales related fields and/or 10 plus years of Industry related experience. Must have extensive logistics experience and the ability to effectively execute Goodwills warehouse and operations strategies, goals and objectives. Ability to be a self starter with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Applications and database management is required. Must have experience with Kaizen principals. Must be able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative with minimal supervision. Must have a valid drivers license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately high. To ensure safe working conditions, personal protection equipment (PPE) required for this position includes: hand protection; eye protection when handling material.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

FINGER DEXTERITY: The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.

TALKING: Talking to others to convey information effectively and to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

AVERAGE VISUAL ABILIITES: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk of hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all- inclusive. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate.

Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Company Description

Goodwill can help people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, through the Power of Work. You donate and shop, and Goodwill provides job training programs and employment placement services to people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others facing challenges to finding employment. Goodwill provides a hand up, not a hand out to thousands of local residents every year. Ninety cents of every dollar raised by Goodwill goes to support our mission of service to the community.

Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Goodwill can help people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, through the Power of Work. You donate and shop, and Goodwill provides job training programs and employment placement services to people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others facing challenges to finding employment. Goodwill provides a hand up, not a hand out to thousands of local residents every year. Ninety cents of every dollar raised by Goodwill goes to support our mission of service to the community. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer.