Production Supervisor

HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUSTRIES•Waco, TX

9d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor assists in store operations by overseeing tasks related to the accurate, efficient processing of donated goods. They provide leadership to associates, and performance expectations are higher based on additional knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Production Supervisor supports Goodwill’s Mission by efficiently generating the revenue that supports the various programs offered to the communities we serve.

Requirements

Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience in production, warehouse, or retail operations, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.
Ability to oversee daily production activities, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards are met.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members to meet productivity and operational goals.
Familiarity with safety protocols, equipment use, and company policies.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Capable of supporting management with scheduling, workflow planning, and tracking production metrics.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, percentages, discounts, taxes, commissions).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong customer service and communication skills; able to work effectively with a variety of individuals.
Proficiency in completing assignments accurately and on time.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedural manuals, and reports.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
Ability to count money accurately and handle financial transactions.
Must pass a drug screen.
A criminal background check is required; consideration will be given to applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.
A driver’s license check is required if approved to drive a forklift.
Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Ensures that incoming donations are accurately and efficiently sorted, assigned a value, and staged (ready for the retail team to push to the sales floor).
Trains and may directly supervise retail associates and program participants.
Provides input to store manager regarding employee performance.
Proficiently performs all sorting/pricing duties in all categories.
Completes necessary departmental and store paperwork.
Works with Front End Lead to ensure that product rotation (older product being removed from the sales floor) is consistently and accurately maintained.
Ensures that production/back-room and donation area cleaning/organization tasks are completed to standard by all assigned staff.
Ensures that outbound product is accurately labeled and organized/staged for pick-up by transportation team.
Works various shifts, including weekends as assigned.
Ensures highest level of professionalism and uses best practices in the leadership of store personnel.
Resolves minor personnel issues in a professional, effective manner.
Safeguards company equipment and property, including donated goods.
Reports any incident of damage, misuse, theft, fraud, waste, or unauthorized possession of company property.
Communicates effectively and appropriately with all levels of store leadership.