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Director of Operations (#16 N. Oliver/Plant; Transportation)

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Job Description

Organization:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment seeking independent and productive lives.

Summary/Objective:

Primary duty is to provide overall management of the transportation, donation centers, salvage and recycling department. Includes hiring of qualified candidates for all positions in the transportation department. Working closely and professionally with salvage and recycling buyers, to support sustainability and the Goodwill Mission. Position ensures that equipment is maintained and functioning at all times, the warehouse is organized and operated with maximum efficiency, and work areas are clean and free from safety hazards. Ensures that all maintenance requests and purchase orders are completed and tracked. To fulfill mission statement.

Job Competencies:

Collaborative leadership coupled with community mindfulness for outcome-driven results. Ability to manage multiple teams toward both separate and shared goals. Approachable presence that appropriately conveys Goodwill’s mission and goals. Innovative mindset toward effective community impact.

Education/Experience:

Must possess strong interpersonal skills in dealing with customers and employees. Must exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics. Must be experienced with the Kaizen method of process improvement. Current Class CDL-A with an insurable driving record preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

Minimum of five year’s work experience in the retail transportation environment. Prefer profit and loss, sales or cost management accountability experience.

Must be able to administer all phases of warehouse management. Must have sufficient competence to command the respect and confidence of workers, both within the organization and outside in the community at large.

Essential Functions:

As a member of the staff, sets an example for subordinates. Is responsible for the administration of Transportation, Attended Donation Center Sites and Warehouse personnel.

Operations:

• Responsible for all Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc. Warehouse operations.

• Effectively manage to ensure proper adherence by staff to policies and procedures.

• Resolve employee and customer issues in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Goodwill Industries policies and standards.

• Direct the activities of all Transportation, ADC site, and warehouse personnel in accordance with Goodwill Industries policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT), federal and state regulations.

• Ensures that all equipment (e.g., tractors, trailers, miscellaneous dock and materials handling equipment) have maintenance policies and that they are consistently followed.

• Responsible for the efficient collection and transportation of refuse.

• Responsible for the efficient transportation and storage of donated goods.

• Responsible for safety/legal requirements.

• Ensures that all required forklift training is provided for essential Goodwill employees.

• Ensures that all required paperwork is processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensures timely dispatch of product and empty equipment to and from ADCs, retail stores, industrial services and transportation hubs.

• Responsible for developing and implementing a formal Transportation and Warehouse plan.

Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Plan - available first of month following employment

• Paytient Medical Assistance Plan - available first of month following employment

• Dental Plan with Ortho Option - available first of month following employment

• Vision Care Plan - available first of month following employment

• Flexible Spending Accounts - available first of month following employment

• Group Life and AD&D - available first of month following employment

• 401(k) Plan - available first of month following 90-days employment

• Vacation and Sick Leave - accrual begins first day of employment

• Paid Holidays

• Personal days

• Floating holiday

• Accident and critical illness

• Paid Volunteer Time Off - 8 hours per year

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 20% discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas stores

Job Location:

This position will work on site at:

3351 N. Webb Road, Wichita, KS 67226

Department: Industrial Services

This is a management position

This is a full time position