Warehouse Manager - 880 GOODWILL
CENTRAL COAST - 3.0
San Luis Obispo, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Staff supervision Team leadership Safety regulations Warehouse management experience Coaching Performance management Team development Production optimization Decision making Team training Distribution management Quality standards in production Managing teams as a warehouse supervisor Safety compliance in distribution operations Cross-functional communication Full Job Description
GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST
Warehouse Manager Location:
[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 opportunities A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.
The Opportunity We 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 Bring Four 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 Do Lead 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 Opportunity Goodwill 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
