Director of Warehouse Operations and Logistics

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York

Job Location:

Bergen County, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 115000 - 130000

Posted on: 22-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead with Good Purpose

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If youre an operations leader passionate about challenging the status quo loves bringing the right people together to solve problems and create scalable processes and believes in the power and potential of people we want to hear from you!

Were on the hunt for our next Director of Warehouse Operations and Logistics. This individual will be responsible for overseeing our South Hackensack warehouse regional hub support transportation logistics to our retail network salvage and aftermarket operations and business and waste reduction efforts. This role is critical to driving operational efficiency maximizing donation impact and fostering a high-performance safety-focused culture. With a strong focus on lean practices speed optimization and data-driven decision-making this leader will scale operations grow a results-oriented team and ensure both tactical execution and strategic oversight. Success in this role means running a tight high-output warehouse while reducing waste and maximizing revenue for our mission.

The Awesome Things Youll Do

Oversee all operations of the South Hackensack warehouse and regional support hubs ensuring high efficiency accuracy and productivity
Lead logistics trucking and transportation systems to ensure timely cost-effective and reliable movement of goods
Manage salvage and aftermarket processes ensuring profitability while reducing waste and maximizing value recovery
Oversee and improve waste and trash reduction strategies ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and operational efficiency
Ensure daily operational excellence across the retail network maintaining consistent inventory flow timely replenishment and strong warehouse-to-retail coordination
Grow manage and schedule warehouse teams effectively aligning staffing levels with volume demands and building a high-performing mission-driven culture
Drive a culture of safety speed and operational excellence across all warehouse and logistics functions
Utilize technology and reporting tools to increase inventory visibility optimize storage and picking processes and support data-driven decisions
Balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategic planning to scale operations in alignment with organizational growth
Champion lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
Ensure all donations are utilized effectively to support the organizations mission and reduce waste
Ensure salvage and resale programs are consistently profitable and aligned with operational goals

Our Must Haves

7 years in operations and logistics; retail or warehousing experience required
Proven ability to lead warehouse and logistics operations at scale
Strong analytical skills and passion for using data to drive decisions
Deep understanding of lean principles and operational efficiency; lean certified preferred
Hands-on leadership style with ability to zoom in and out strategically
Passion for mission-driven work and making a tangible impact
Bachelors degree in business operations logistics preferred

What We Offer

Proposed hiring range of $115000 to $130000
Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
Health wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
Robust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
Retirement matching programs and contributions
Transit and commuter benefits

You bring the Good in Goodwill

We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you dont think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job we would love to hear from you!

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Director

Lead with Good PurposeGoodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern ...