Transportation & Donations Manager

VetJobs•Kansas City, MO

13d•$45,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Transportation & Donations Manager oversees material donations and inventory operations, including stock monitoring, forecasting future needs, sourcing donations, and managing the staff and vehicle resources needed to deliver essential items to guests. The role coordinates donation pickups, warehouse operations, transportation, and the pickup and delivery of people and materials. It also supervises daily transportation operations and supports cost reduction and process improvements. The position includes frequent heavy lifting and exposure to variable weather, crisis situations, and trauma. The manager must meet City Union Mission’s faith-based requirements, including being a genuine believer in Jesus Christ, belonging to a recognized Protestant evangelical church, abiding by the Mission’s faith statement, and being committed to serving people experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Requirements

Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, supported by a personal testimony and ability to clearly communicate the Gospel when opportunities arise.
Possess sound Biblical character and refrain from an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt Christian testimony.
Be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
Agree to and abide by the City Union Mission faith statement.
Be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless in keeping with the Mission’s purpose.
Be sober-minded and free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or any substance that could cloud judgment or distract from Christian-principled ministry.
Be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted; obtain assistance from equipment or a coworker for weights over 50 pounds.
Have a clean driving record.
Demonstrate good telephone etiquette, computer skills, knowledge of inventory database management, and critical problem-solving skills.
Work well on a team and assign responsibilities as needed.
Have Food Manager certification and FDA Sanitary Transportation Carrier certification, or be able to obtain certification within three months.
Obtain OSHA 10/30 certification or training.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle such as a 15-passenger van or box truck.
Withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, kneeling, and similar activity, and ascend and descend stairs multiple times throughout a shift.
Be able to work with exposure to extreme heat, cold, rain, or variable weather conditions, as well as crisis situations and trauma.

Nice To Haves

An associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as management, accounting, or supply chain is preferred.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete inventory audits and lead regular inventory meetings (Benchmarks).
Handle key material donations and coordinate or assist warehouse operations and transportation in effective inventory management and addressing key inventory needs.
Administer and make donation pickups, coordinating transportation for pickups.
Propose strategies to reduce or offset operating costs and improve procedures.
Answer, coordinate, or route incoming calls, donations, and donors with material donations, and follow up with appropriate parties when needed.
Oversee and schedule the pickup and delivery of people and materials.
Oversee the daily operations of transportation employees at 1700 E. 8th.
Oversee daily vehicle safety checks, fluid levels, and drivers’ daily logs for assigned transportation vehicles; report major fluid variations to the Fleet & Car Ministry Supervisor.

Benefits

95% of the health insurance premium covered.
Dental and vision insurance at a discounted rate.
Health Reimbursement Account for employees who have other health insurance.
Life insurance.
403(b) retirement account match.
FSA and HSA options.
11 paid holidays per year, over three weeks of PTO, and the opportunity to earn additional days off.
Discount at City Thrift stores.
Paid 30-minute lunch break.
Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner available at the Mission.