Full-Time Merchandise Processing Supervisor

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Merchandise Processing Supervisor in Shelby Township, MI. This full-time role oversees daily production tasks, trains staff, ensures quality control, and coordinates inventory processes to meet production and sales goals.

The position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. You will drive operational efficiency, maintain organized workflows, and support safety procedures while fostering a positive

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production teams preferred.
• Ability to train new staff.
• Ability to maintain quality control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct and complete daily tasks for the production team and supervise workspace maintenance.
• Train new team members on production expectations and processes.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure only top products reach the sales floor.
• Track and report production metrics at scheduled intervals.
• Implement strategies to meet product acquisition, production, and sales goals.
• Manage product rotation and inventory control processes.
• Maintain organized workspaces and prepare for next-day production.
• Support store maintenance and safety protocols.
• Place and coordinate supply orders for processing needs.
• Implement product control procedures to prevent shrinkage.
• Monitor and control property, utilities, and supply usage.
• Seek ways to improve donor and shopper experiences.
• Support management in fostering positive understanding of policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations.
• Direct complaints and concerns appropriately to management.
• Paid training on production expectations and store procedures.
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership.
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills.

Job description

Merchandise Processing Supervisor

Location: Shelby Twp MI

Pay: $14.73 - $17.73 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. In this key operational role, you'll oversee the production process and personnel with a focus on meeting established production and sales goals. You'll ensure quality control, maintain efficient workflows, and contribute to creating an excellent shopping experience for our customers.

What You’ll Do

Production & Team Leadership

• Direct and ensure completion of daily tasks for production team members, including workspace maintenance
• Train new team members on production expectations and processes
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure only the best products reach the sales floor
• Track and report production metrics at scheduled intervals
• Implement strategies to meet product acquisition, production, and sales goals
• Manage product rotation and inventory control processes

Operations & Quality Control

• Maintain organized workspaces and prepare for next-day production
• Support store maintenance and safety protocols
• Place and coordinate supply orders for processing needs
• Implement product control procedures to prevent shrinkage
• Monitor and control property, utility, and supply usage

Customer & Team Relations

• Seek ways to improve donor and shopper experiences
• Support management in fostering positive understanding of policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with store management regarding operations
• Direct complaints and concerns appropriately to management

Training Provided

• Paid training on production expectations and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!