Operations Manager Jobs

Position Summary

The Operations Manager’s primary responsibilities will be the overall operations for the Bio-Link Depot, Inc. (Depot) site in Oakland. This includes management of staff and volunteers; receiving and organization of donated materials, Open House Events, and individual sales. This is an exempt 75% to full-time position (flexible depending on candidate) reporting to the Executive Director.

This individual will be responsible for managing all activities at the Depot site in Oakland, requiring on-site presence during operating hours. (Depot operating hours can be adjusted, by prior agreement with the Exec Director.) Occasional off-site work, including visits to material donor sites (which may include possible pickups of higher-valued donated materials) will require access to vehicular transport.

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop annual budget for Depot site and maintain operating costs within budget.
• Effectively hire, train, develop, and retain competent, qualified staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Serve as representative/spokesperson to the organization’s beneficiaries, donors, customers and the general public.
• Manage contracts and agreements on behalf of the Depot, consistent with delegated authority, as related to this site.
• Improve and develop systems, oversee processes, and implement resources to ensure efficient and effective Depot operations and communicate relevant metrics to show program success.
• Implement a continuous process improvement plan for Depot’s operations.
• Oversee Depot’s sales program.
• Manage payroll and human resources practices for staff and contractors; ensure welcoming and safe operations for all staff and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to convey the Depot’s mission to staff, Board, volunteers and funders.
• Able to work occasional weekends (typically at least 6 per year aligned with scheduled Depot Open Houses).
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Material and inventory management skills including: material flow paths, inventory cycle counts, safe operating practices, etc.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse people, individually or in a range of sizes of groups.
• Experience with basic business-related software, in particular Google Suite apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• High school diploma (or GED) + 5 or more years experience in warehouse/material management. Higher education with less experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, scientific equipment and laboratory supplies is a plus.
• Direct B2B sales or retail sales experience is desirable.
• Action-oriented, self-directed, entrepreneurial, and adaptable.

Bio-Link Depot is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.