Jurupa Valley Distribution Center Manager - Riverside
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 oversees production activities and schedules, workflow, receiving and processing donated goods, inventory and quality control, team performance, safety compliance, operational reporting, and continuous improvement. The manager works to meet volume, quality, turnaround, productivity, and cost goals while fostering accountability, teamwork, and staff development. The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Adult Rehabilitation Center is a no-fee program assisting men and women in completing a rehabilitation program.
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 with varying temperatures and noise levels, occasionally work outdoors, and walk on potentially uneven surfaces.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working 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 achieve 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, monitor key performance indicators, conduct evaluations, and address performance issues.
- Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain consistent grading and pricing standards, monitor inventory movement, keep accurate records, minimize shrink, and conduct routine audits.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and Salvation Army policies; conduct safety inspections, enforce safe 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 and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
- Prioritize and plan work, organize schedules, assign tasks, follow up on accountability, and support staff development.
Benefits
- Opportunity for career growth
- Paid time off
- Employee store discounts
- Discounts on amusement parks, museums, services, and more
- Employee referral bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan
- MetLife legal advice
- Pet insurance
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
