Warehouse Material Recovery Manager

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the oversight, leadership and results for Salvage, Recycling and E-waste operations for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. Directs all aspects of daily operations, leading the team and driving the business for both short- and long-term success. This role focuses on innovation in recycling processes, identifying and developing opportunities to divert additional commodities from waste streams while maximizing their value.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years’ work experience in Retail Management, preferably thrift
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to speak and read English proficiently
Valid drivers’ license and clean MVR
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position

Responsibilities

Executes department operations plan to achieve required targeted growth in daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for profit, revenue and environmental impact.
Monitors and records product levels daily to achieve bottom line sales budget against targets while optimizing material recovery and minimizing waste.
Ensures payroll and operating costs are managed to budget with a focus on resource efficiency.
Creates and maintains ongoing relationships with salvage buyers to foster a market for repurposed and recyclable materials.
Partners with community businesses and organizations to promote the GCNA mission and champion sustainability efforts.
Serves as a GCNA ambassador to the community advocating for the environmental and social benefits of recycling and reuse.
Makes decisions on matters relating to the day-to-day operations within his/her defined work area.
Coordinates with the Director, Aftermarket to analyze and develop pricing strategies for salvage product in accordance with current market value.
Partners with local recyclers to be informed on their market pricing, hazards that have been delivered in our materials and any hours of operation changes to the recycling companies.
Ensures the quality and quantity of all salvage commodities are meeting the salvage guidelines.
Oversees proper handling, sorting, and environmentally responsible disposal of e-waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensures that team members are operating per company standards and procedures, relating to Security, Health and Safety; influences any changes necessary to meet statutory requirements, ensuring minimum risk to Team Members and the business.
Partners with support areas (Asset Protection, Human Resources, Safety, Finance, etc.) to further business goals and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.