Senior Logistics & Transportation Lead - Donated Goods Ops

Goodwill Manasota, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Manasota, Inc. in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Sr. Logistics & Transportation Manager to oversee Salvage, Bargain Barns, and transportation operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of donated goods.

Under the Director of Logistics and Donor Services, you will coordinate daily transportation, manage vendor relationships, budgets, and staff, and drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• People-first approach with ability to manage diverse teams.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, and warehousing operations.
• Ability to coordinate multiple locations, vendors, and priorities.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Salvage, Bargain Barns, and transportation operations to maximize revenue and efficiency.
• Directs hiring, training, coaching, supervision, and evaluation of team members and leaders.
• Manages budgets, labor, payroll, supplies, and expense-to-revenue performance.
• Ensures proper handling, inventory control, and stewardship of donated goods.
• Coordinates daily transportation, routes, loads, and vendor performance.
• Maintains records, reports, and service metrics; supports safety and compliance.
• Provides hands-on training for loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Drives process improvements and cost-control initiatives.
• Travel to multiple locations and participate in after-hours activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Manasota, Inc. in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Sr. Logistics & Transportation Manager to oversee Salvage, Bargain Barns, and transportation operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of donated goods.

Under the Director of Logistics and Donor Services, you will coordinate daily transportation, manage vendor relationships, budgets, and staff, and drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.