Family Store Operations Director

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Family Store Operations Director for the Baton Rouge Corps, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Job Summary: Manages and directs the Baton Rouge Family Store and warehouse in it’s work of reconditioning donated materials and merchandise into saleable form to ensure maximum sales. Provides supervision and control of collecting and transporting donated materials, segregating, classifying, storing and dispensing of such materials and pricing. Facilitates the maintenance of the warehouse, stores and equipment; ensures the transportation needs of the store are met.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of production control, planning, scheduling, and budgeting as it relates to family store, transportation, and warehouse operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision. Knowledge of all aspects of shop operation and familiarity with modern shop equipment and processes in order to plan for the equipment additions and replacements that best serve the needs of the work performed. Knowledge of materials handling equipment, including operations and maintenance requirements. Knowledge of transportation equipment, its capabilities, and limitations, and dispatching including general practices. Knowledge of both the construction and maintenance of plant equipment. Ability to prepare accurate and complete statistical and sales records and reports. Ability to develop, enforce, and improve standard operating procedures in order to maximize production and benefits of program operations. Ability to train, motivate, and lead subordinate staff. Ability to perform long range planning. Ability to prepare operating budgets and to ensure expenditures are in compliance with budget restrictions. Ability to negotiate prices in the sale of salvage. Ability to build effective working relationships with businesses and other social service agencies in the community. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and two years progressively responsible supervisory experience in retail management or family store operations, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform public speaking. Ability to perform mathematical computations. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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