Warehouse Manager - 880

Goodwill-Central-Coast; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical, dental, &视

403(b) retirement plan with company

Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse, production, salvage, recycling, inventory, and Outlet operations, ensuring donated goods are processed and distributed efficiently to maximize value and support our retail operations.

You will build and develop a team, review daily budgets against actuals, adjust goals, manage inventory and vendor negotiations, and uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in warehouse or distribution operations, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills; ability to train, coach, and hold employees accountable for performance, safety, and operational standards.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, and donated goods processing operations; ability to manage product flow, quality, production goals, inventory, and equipment.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across teams; Spanish language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, production, dock, salvage, recycling, and Outlet operations to ensure donated goods are processed, distributed, and sold efficiently.
• Drive production performance by reviewing daily budgets vs. actuals, adjusting goals, and identifying opportunities to maximize value of donated goods.
• Manage inventory and product flow, including salvage shipments and vendor negotiations, while protecting inventory from loss and ensuring chain-of-custody procedures.
• Develop and hold warehouse teams accountable through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management with safety as a priority.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient operation by enforcing regulations, overseeing equipment maintenance, and conducting safety training and inspections.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Spanish preferred

Job description

GOODWILL CENTRAL COASTWarehouse ManagerLocation: [San Luis Obispo, CA]Employment Type: [Full-Time Onsite]Pay: [$70,000 - $75,000 salary/year]Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact.At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity—creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast.We're looking for talented people who want to grow their careers, bring their expertise, and make a difference. Here, your success helps create opportunity for others.Why Goodwill Central Coast?Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance*403(b) retirement plan with company matching*Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave*Career development and advancement opportunitiesA mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference*Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.The OpportunityWe are looking for a Warehouse Manager who is results-driven, organized, and hands-on to lead warehouse, production, salvage, recycling, inventory, and Outlet operations while ensuring donated goods are processed and distributed efficiently to maximize their value and support our retail operations. This is an opportunity to lead and develop a team, improve operational efficiency, drive production results, and strengthen the flow of donated goods from donation to sale while contributing to a mission that matters.What You'll BringFour years of progressively responsible experience in warehouse or distribution operations, including at least two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to train, develop, coach, and hold employees accountable for performance, safety, and operational standards.Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, and donated goods processing operations, with the ability to manage product flow, quality, production goals, inventory, and equipment.Strong operational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate performance, make sound decisions, adjust priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication, organization, and safety awareness, with the ability to work effectively across teams while maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operation.Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in Spanish preferred.What You'll DoLead warehouse, production, dock, salvage, recycling, and Outlet operations, ensuring donated goods are processed, distributed, and sold efficiently while meeting established quality and production standards.Drive production performance and operational results by reviewing daily budgets and actual performance, adjusting goals and priorities, and identifying opportunities to maximize the value and return of donated goods.Manage inventory, salvage, and product flow, including new and purchased goods, salvage shipments and vendor negotiations, while protecting inventory from loss or theft and maintaining required chain-of-custody procedures.Lead, develop, and hold warehouse teams accountable through effective hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and consistent application of operational and safety expectations.Maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient operation by ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, overseeing equipment maintenance, conducting safety training and inspections, and addressing equipment repair and maintenance needs.Ready to Work for Good?If you're ready to use your talents, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.Bring your talent. Build your career. Be part of the solution.Equal Employment OpportunityGoodwill Central Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Goodwill Central Coast is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to contact Human Resources 831-423-8611 or at [e-mail]