Assistant Operations Manager – Trainee
Assistant Operations Manager – Trainee
Hillcrest Platte County
Hillcrest Platte County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing transitional housing and outreach services to working homeless families in Platte County. With over 16 years of service, we operate thrift stores that fund our housing programs, helping families with the life skills needed for long-term success.
Summary
Assistant Operations Mgr – Trainee
**2-Year Fast Track Management Program!**
We are seeking a ministry-minded individual with the skill set needed to manage processes, people (staff and volunteers), and basic administrative duties. Our new hire will receive hands-on learning of the thrift-resale business and be trained specifically for a higher-compensated management role.
Pay commensurate with experience.
The Assistant Operations Manager – Trainee plays a vital leadership role in overseeing the daily “intake” operations of the receiving dock, ensuring the efficient processing of donations and surplus items. This position is responsible for ensuring that dock directives are followed and all essential dock operations are completed effectively and on time, by working closely with other supervisors, dock staff, volunteers, and department leads.
This position ensures that operations run smoothly, all while maintaining a Christ-centered, ministry-focused environment. Hands-on training will be provided to support your development as a future operations leader within the organization. Your leadership will be vital in supporting our Christian mission to provide essential services to families in need.
5 Day Work Week: Monday–Saturday rotation, no late evenings, no Sundays.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the daily operations of the receiving dock, ensuring donations are processed efficiently and surplus items are moved out on time.
- Ensure compliance with safety and efficiency standards in daily dock operations.
- Provide exceptional customer service to donors, ensuring a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
- Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery and movement of donations.
- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Train and mentor staff on best practices in inventory and dock management.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall organizational goals.
Requirements
- Experience in warehouse, inventory, logistics operations, and people management.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills with the ability to motivate a team.
- Thrift or resale experience helpful but not required.
- Passion for serving families in need within a Christian ministry environment.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
