Manager Warehouse And Post Retail

Who is Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area?

Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area help people transform potential into opportunity! With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our timeless social enterprise is a win, win, win for all.

• Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.
• Donors see a social return for their donations - helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.
• Shoppers get great prices on the goods they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.

How do we accomplish our mission? We provide education and career services as well as on the job training to persons with barriers to employment such as multi-generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience.

Why should you join Chattanooga Goodwill?

• Friendly work environment with co-workers who appreciate working with each other.
• Employee discount.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• For Full-time employees:
  • Dental and vision insurance - Company Paid for employee
  • Basic life insurance 1.5 times salary, Company Paid for employee
  • Primary Care thru TextCare- Company Paid for household
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Term life Insurance, Disability Insurances, and ID Theft
  • Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Potential of up to three weeks during the first year.

What will aManager Warehouse and Post Retaildo?

• Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill's Mission, Vision, and Values; furthermore, actions and decisions will align with organizational guiding principles.
• Maintain agency, employee, and participants confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality may be cause for termination.
• Achieve daily production goals sales plan by executing the Organizations procedures and best practices.
• Hire, train motivate, develop, and supervise all Warehouse and Post Retail staff.
• Manage expenses, including labor, to meet budget goals.
• Be the Warehouse and Post Retail subject matter expert on all Warehouse and Post Retail processes.
• Ensure that the best pricing in commodities is obtained to satisfy budgetary needs.
• Build professional relationships with brokers and salvage vendors.
• Satisfactorily complete all administrative tasks, including but not limited to timecard review/approval, reporting and recordkeeping.
• Champion a safe working environment.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Must be available to work during operating business hours as needed for business operations. Work schedule includes days, evenings, holidays and blackout periods, weekends are required.
• Works 45 hours per week or more when required.
• Attend and complete all training and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Key Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a related field required.
• 1 year of experience in a supervisory role of 20 or more employees.
• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance Verification required.
• Must pass MVR check and maintain a good driving record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach and tactfully assist fellow employees.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment.
• Basic math skills.

What does it mean to be a member of the Chattanooga Goodwill organization?

• You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference in your community. In addition to strengthening our community and families by promoting independence and dignity for the people who need it most, you'll be helping us care for the earth. Last year our Goodwill diverted more than 8 million pounds of material from local landfills through sales and salvage.
• Our vision is a community where every person, regardless of ability, situation, or background, can achieve their greatest potential.
• Revenue from our retail stores help fund our workforce development and community services programs, which means our employees are direct contributors to changing lives!

How do we do this?

• We value and respect the inherent dignity and worth of people.
• We value truth, set high standards, and keep our promises.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Teamwork.
• We respect open and honest communication.
• We value a culture of innovation, learning, and development through social enterprise.
• We honor the resources entrusted to us with responsibility and care.

We invite you to apply to become a part of our friendly, hardworking, and caring group of dedicated employees.

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants and internal transfers will receive consideration without regard to race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.