Production Manager - Charleston - Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, Inc.

At Goodwill Industries of the Summit, we assist people with disabilities and other vocational disadvantages to achieve full participation and integration into society through the power of work.  Be a part of the Goodwill family where we train and lives change!

We envision persons with barriers to employment being able to choose rewarding employment, achieve financial security, and build careers and lives for themselves and their families, thus enriching our communities. We are currently growing and are looking for experienced individuals to support us in this endeavor.

Assist the store manager to direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in daily assignments in production throughout the retail store. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a team leader for the production area and store in the absence of the store manager.
• Trains and instructs employees and participants in such a manner to develop their full working potential.
• Increases the production capabilities of the department by improving existing facilities and procedures and by recommending new and improved methods.
• Follows the plans of the department and helps record the work of production staff and participants.
• Aids management to assure that processed goods meet quality standards suited to the retail store’s needs.
• Maintains responsibility for getting fair market value out of processed department articles.
• May perform essentially the same duties as department workers or assist subordinates in performing duties.
• Prepares goods for shipping or stock area and maintains the shipping and receiving of goods.
• Works with management to process and maintain inventory of new goods and furniture.
• Ensures that time cards and other reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Keeps health and safety issues in mind and communicates updates with supervision.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years retail manager or supervisor experience.
• Ability to manage aspects of retail store as well as donation/inventory control.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with both large groups and individual focus.
• Prior retail store experience required with proven track record to increase sales in a retail setting.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees, customers, and employers.
• Must be able to operate Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work flexible hours and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
• Some travel required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to pass criminal background check and drug screen.

• Beginning rate of pay is $16.91 per hour.
• Goodwill Industries of the Summit offers benefits including retirement, group health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and paid time off.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.