Join a Mission That Changes Lives — Including Yours
At KARM Stores, our production teams turn donations into opportunity. The Production Manager leads the back-of-house operation to ensure donations are processed efficiently, accurately, and safely-sothe sales floor is stocked, customers are served well, and our mission is funded.
Role Snapshot: Hands-on leader responsible for daily production execution. team coaching, and operational standards from donation intake through processing, pricing, and flow to the sales floor.
Why Work at KARM Stores?
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Every Sunday Off — Guaranteed
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Competitive pay based on location and experience
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25% Employee Discount
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90-Day Performance Review Eligibility
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Performance-Based Increases
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Referral Bonuses & Incentive Opportunities
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Paid Time Off & Benefits Eligibility (Full-Time)
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Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Position Type
Full-Time-Salaried
Key Responsibilities
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Production Leadership
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Set & communicate daily/weekly production goals and priorities to the team
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Monitor progress in real time and adjust workflow & staffing to maintain pace.
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Review store dashboards/production metrics & communicate expectations and results team members.
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Ensure smooth flow from donation intake to processing, pricing, and sales floor readiness.
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Team Leadership & Accountability
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Coach, train, & provide regular feedback to team members; document performance as needed.
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Maintain a positive, respectful, mission-driven work culture aligned to KARM values
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Address performance issues promptly in partnership with store leadership/HR policy.
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Support hiring, onboarding, cross-training, and scheduling to meet production needs.
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Operational Oversight
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Ensure required paperwork (production logs, labor tracking, daily reports) is accurate and submitted on time.
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Build and manage team schedules based on donation volume, store needs, and staffing levels.
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Maintain strong inventory control in processing areas; ensure appropriate sorting, accuracy, and staging.
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Identify barriers to production flow and implement solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
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Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; reinforce safety expectations and proper equipment use.
What Success Looks Like
You will thrive in this role if you:
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Enjoy hands-on, physical work
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Like measurable goals & hitting production targets
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Can stay focused in a fast-paced environment
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Work well leading a team
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Take pride in quality & consistency
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3+ years of experience in retail, production, warehouse, or operations leadership (or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to track metrics, follow processes, and ensure accuracy/quality.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
Experience in thrift/retail production, inventory flow, pricing, or warehouse processing.
Experience scheduling teams and managing daily production goals.
Familiarity with POS or basic computer systems (Google Workspace a plus).
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving items throughout the shift.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Works in a production/warehouse environment with varying temperatures and donation volumes.
Faith-Based Statement
KARM Stores is a faith-based, mission-driven organization and an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available as required by law.
Additional Information
KARM Stores participates in E-Verify and confirms employment eligibility through Form I-9 documentation.
We are proud to be a second-chance employer. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify applicants. Background checks are conducted in accordance with applicable law.
KARM Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
