Material Recovery Assistant Manager

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plan

401K plans

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona is seeking a Salvage Operations Leader in Phoenix, AZ. You will oversee salvage, recycling and e-waste operations, directing daily tasks and driving profitable growth with your team.

Responsibilities include managing costs, maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and supporting staffing and development. This role emphasizes teamwork and GCNA core values while contributing to community impact and mission fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in Retail Management, preferably thrift.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee salvage, recycling and e-waste operations.
• Direct daily operations to meet growth and profit targets.
• Monitor product levels and control budgets.
• Maintain relationships with shipping companies and salvage buyers.
• De-escalate customer situations and provide solutions.
• Partner with community organizations to promote GCNA mission.
• Ensure safety, security and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with pricing salvage products according to market value.
• Support staffing, coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

515 N 51st Ave Phoenix Arizona, 85043, [phone]Starting Pay :$47,000.00 AnnualPosition Description:Works with the Manager of Material Recovery 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. Assists with directing all aspects of daily operations, leading the team and driving the business for both short and long-term success.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists with executing department operations plan to achieve required targeted growth in daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals for profit and revenue.Assists with monitoring and recording products levels daily to achieve bottom line in sales budget against targets.Ensures payroll costs and operating costs are managed to budget.Creates and maintains ongoing relationships with shipping companies and salvage buyers.Works to de-escalate customer situations while finding an appropriate solution.Partners with community businesses and organizations to promote the GCNA mission.Serves as a Goodwill ambassador to the community.Makes decisions on matters relating to the day-to-day operations within his/her defined work area.Assists Manager of Salvage Operations to analyze and develop pricing for salvage product in accordance with current market value. 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.Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Retail Sales Lead, Shift Lead, and Retail Sales Associates.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, GED, or equivalent work experience1-2 years’ work experience in Retail Management, preferably thriftStrong communication skills, both written and verbalValid drivers' license and clean MVRAbility to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for positionYou will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:3 Medical Plans.Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).3 Dental Plans.Vision Plan.401K Traditional and Roth Plans.Employer Paid Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation.Paid Holidays.These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. 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. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwill and beyond.Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona 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.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 Central and Northern Arizona 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.For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. 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