Distribution Center Manager - Jurupa Valley Distribution Center

Salvation Army Careers•Jurupa Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Manager leads daily operations at The Salvation Army’s Jurupa Valley Distribution Center, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. The role directs production activities and schedules, coordinates the flow of donated goods through receiving, sorting, grading, pricing, and outbound distribution, and works to meet volume, quality, and turnaround goals. The manager hires, trains, coaches, and develops production supervisors and associates; establishes performance expectations; monitors key performance indicators; and fosters accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role also oversees quality and inventory controls, safety and regulatory compliance, operational reporting, and initiatives to improve productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations. The position is paid $26.00 per hour and is full-time. It is based at the Jurupa Valley Distribution Center and requires work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels, with occasional outdoor work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR report.
Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry checks.
Experience leading teams in a high-volume operation.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and climb stairs on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
Ability to occasionally work outdoors and walk on potentially uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience with donated goods or secondhand retail operations.
Experience driving a box truck or ability to be certified as a forklift operator.
Three or more years of management experience in a warehouse, production, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct daily production activities to meet volume, quality, and turnaround goals.
Develop production schedules based on donation volume, staffing, and business needs.
Monitor workflow and remove bottlenecks to maximize throughput and labor productivity.
Coordinate receiving, sorting, grading, pricing, and outbound distribution activities.
Hire, train, coach, and develop production supervisors and associates.
Establish performance expectations and monitor key performance indicators.
Conduct performance evaluations and promptly address employee performance issues.
Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Maintain consistent grading and pricing standards.
Monitor inventory movement, maintain accurate inventory records, minimize shrink, and conduct routine audits.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and Salvation Army policies; conduct safety inspections and enforce safe operating procedures.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
Analyze operational metrics, including units processed per labor hour, production efficiency, cost per unit, inventory accuracy, and salvage and recycling performance.
Prepare reports for senior leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
Prioritize and plan work, organize schedules, assign tasks, and follow up on accountability.
Provide regular performance feedback and support staff development.