Logistics Supervisor - Charleston, WV

Company Description

At Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc., (GIKV) we assist people with disabilities and other vocational disadvantages to achieve full participation and integration into society through the power of work.  Be a part of the Goodwill family where we train and lives change!

We envision persons with barriers to employment being able to choose rewarding employment, achieve financial security, and build careers and lives for themselves and their families, thus enriching our communities. We are currently growing and are looking for experienced individuals to support us in this endeavor.

 

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing operations at a warehouse or storage facility to
ensure that all incoming and outgoing inventory is processed according to schedule within our policy, procedures and regulations. Duties include preparing schedules for warehouse associates, training new employees, as well as certifying on how to use machinery and monitoring compliance with safety standards. Produce reports that accurately reflect the
inventory of supplies as well as raw donations and salvage inventory.  Ensure that trucks are loaded properly, safely, and accurately with product to be sent to customers. Position is physically engaged in all aspects of processing salvages throughout the entire process.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring that drivers adhere to loading and unloading procedures and timelines.
• Streamlining duties of truck drivers when transitioning between route running and donation bin pickup.
• Assists Logistics Manager and Community Donation Manager in procurement/coordination of material donations from the community, other retailers, and corporations.
• Aids in the preparation process for distribution of the secondary market salvage materials.
• Ensures that next “run route” supply order is prepped and waiting for incoming truck driver.
• Carries out the material flow of production to customers efficiently.
• Provides daily salvage numbers to Logistics Manager.
• Communicates and engages daily tasks with co-workers.
• Leads all workers; providing guidance and coverage when needed.
• Maintains “running” inventory of all donations.
• Ensures supplies are inventoried and reported.
• Participates in the daily functions of the warehouse.
• Operates and leads when needed as fork lift operator.
• Trains and certifies employees on fork lift.
• Builds relationships with store managers as well as consistent communications.
• Fills truck orders from customers accurately each day.
• Provides and maintains high standard of customer service.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have five years of related work experience in DOT regulations, warehouse, retail operation, and distribution.
• Valid Class D driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, as well as people with disabilities, will be considered in lieu of degree.

Additional Information

A competitive compensation and benefits packet for similar positions within the region will be offered.  Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc. offers benefits including retirement, group health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.