Fleet Operations Manager

Housing Works • Long Island City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Operations Manager is responsible for managing daily moving, salvage, and Call Center operations while driving sustainable salvage revenue growth. This role ensures operational leadership, including truck routing, scheduling, and frontline Call Center for coordination.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, some college preferred
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to operate trucks and provide coverage when needed.
• OSHA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexibility in schedule; weekends and holidays may be required; may be required to work over 40 hours a week as necessary with prior approval from Director of Processing, Moving & Salvage or VP of Thrift Retail.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Frequently communicates (exchanges information, converse with, express oneself) with subordinates, vendors, supervisors, and community at large.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, articulations and instruction of policy and procedure.
• Coach staff in accordance with organizational policy and best practices.
• Occasionally exchange information in communication with individuals who are agitated, confrontational or difficult patrons from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Occasionally required to traverse public transportation to attend meetings and/or participate in presentations and training seminars.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Moving Department and Call Center for logistics, including truck routing, scheduling, and donor follow-up & shop communication.
• Supervise, train, and develop movers and operational staff, ensuring high performance, accountability, and customer service standards.
• Confirm inbound donation leads (phone and web) into profitable pickups.
• Implement and maintain systems for operational efficiency, accountability, and data tracking.
• Develop and maintain systems for warehouse space utilization, including intake, storage, and outbound staging areas, to ensure efficient workflow, maximize capacity, and support timely movement of donations and inventory.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, equipment readiness, and compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to maximize salvage revenue and execute plans for sustainable growth.
• Partner with vendors to support salvage goals, scheduling, and logistics needs.
• Monitor and analyze operational data; use insights to improve performance and productivity.
• Maintain strong working relationships with thrift leadership and external partners.
• Participate in Housing Works advocacy efforts supporting the mission to end homelessness and HIV/AIDS.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training staff; develop structured training tools and programs.
• Conduct system audits and operational reviews to identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Coordinate moving support for Thrift Shop events and agency needs.
• Reconcile vendor invoices, payments, and service agreements.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from
• Housing Works covers most of the healthcare plan cost
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED