Material Recovery Manager - South San Francisco

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 71,042 - 86,829; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Fund

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is seeking a leader to oversee Salvage, Recycling and E-waste operations. You will direct daily operations, drive growth, and champion innovative recycling practices to maximize value from waste streams.

Your role focuses on operational excellence, team leadership, and strategic partnerships with buyers and community organizations to advance sustainability and the GSFB mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ work experience in Retail Management, preferably thrift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Ability to pass a background check where applicable for the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Salvage, Recycling and E-waste operations to meet goals.
• Lead daily operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage payroll and operating costs within budget.
• Build relationships with salvage buyers and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Strong Communication

English Proficiency

Background Check

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

100 Utah Ave South San Francisco California, 94080, Pay Range Minimum $78,936.00

Position Description: Responsible for the oversight, leadership and results for Salvage, Recycling and E-waste operations for Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay. 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.

Essential Duties and 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 GSFB 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• 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
• Ability to pass a background check where applicable for the position

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Work Environment

Full‑time jobs at Goodwill SF Bay offer medical, dental & vision insurance, a retirement fund, professional development training, commuter benefits, flexible healthcare spending account, and a mental health + wellbeing employee assistance program, in addition to a positive, growth‑oriented environment.

Mission and Core Values

Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities.

Goodwill provides no‑cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or [e-mail] if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.