Property & Logistics Operations Supervisor in Jefferson City, Missouri at State of Missouri

Job Location: Missouri Surplus & Recycling Warehouse, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

Missouri Surplus & Recycling is seeking an experienced operations leader to join our leadership team. This position oversees the daily coordination of warehouse and property operations while supporting the movement and management of state and federal surplus property.

The successful candidate will lead employees, coordinate daily operations, improve processes, and help create an organized, efficient, and customer-focused work environment. Working closely with the Program Manager, this position plays a key role in supporting operational success while helping position the program for continued growth.

No two days are exactly alike. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, developing employees, improving operations, and building positive relationships with customers, partners, and fellow team members.

At Missouri Surplus & Recycling, our mission is simple:

Provide excellent customer service, every time.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Lead the daily coordination of warehouse and property operations.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Coordinate daily workload, staffing, operational priorities, and customer pickups to support business needs.
• Partner with the Program Manager to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and customer service.
• Support the receipt, storage, movement, accountability, and disposition of state and federal surplus property.
• Oversee operational activities supporting inventory management, GovDeals, customer service, and property coordination.
• Build strong relationships with customers, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, vendors, and internal partners.
• Promote compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Foster a positive team culture while championing our commitment to providing excellent customer service, every time.
• Participate in special projects and operational initiatives that support the continued growth of the program.

As operational needs evolve, this position may assume additional leadership responsibilities supporting logistics, transportation coordination, dispatch operations, and other operational functions.

• Supervising or leading employees or operational teams.
• Managing day-to-day operations in a customer-focused environment.
• Coordinating multiple priorities while adapting to changing operational needs.
• Improving processes and identifying opportunities for greater operational efficiency.
• Building positive working relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• Demonstrating a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

• Operations management
• Warehouse or distribution operations
• Logistics or transportation coordination
• Inventory or property management
• Government operations
• Project management
• Process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• The ability to build trust and positive working relationships.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a changing environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challenges.
• A genuine desire to develop employees while creating a positive customer experience.

Technology & Systems

Experience with or the ability to learn:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• GovDeals
• WebData
• AssetWorks
• Point-of-Sale systems

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, the successful candidate will have built strong working relationships, improved operational efficiency, strengthened communication across the team, supported consistent customer service, and become a trusted member of the program's leadership team while helping prepare the program for future growth.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov