Director - Warehouse Distribution

• Locations 9300 TOLEDO WAY, IRVINE, CA, 92618, US
• Banner Albertsons Companies

About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

What you will be doing

Directs and controls Warehouse, Transportation, Maintenance and Sanitation to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities manpower and equipment for the storage and distribution of product. Maintains excellent store service and working relationships with retail and division office personnel.

The position will be based in Irvine, CA and Brea, CA. #LI-JM2

Main responsibilities

• Interfaces with Warehouse, Transportation, and Maintenance managers, reviewing daily activities, projections, work schedules, and various other department issues.
• Communicates with store and division office associates regarding operational issues and impact on them.
• Assess manpower, requirements and develops plans for achievement with department managers and the Human Resource department.
• Reviews operational reports and P&L statements.
• Responds to associates’ questions, requests, hot line calls, grievances and other labor relation issues, as instructed by the General Manager.
• Approves or rejects store credit issues.
• Reviews and adjusts quarterly projections with General Manager, Controller and department managers.
• Reviews with department managers, the development of associates and create plans for individual advancement.
• Provides General Manager operational updates and exchange ideas for improvement in operations.
• Walks area of responsibility looking for compliance with programs and improvement of methods.
• Assists department managers in the creation of the annual capital expenditure budget.

People responsibilities

• Direct:
  • Warehouse Operations Manager
  • Facility Maintenance Manager
  • Transportation Manager
• Indirect:
  • All Warehouse Operations associates
  • All Facility Maintenance associates
  • All Transportation associates

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field and/or equivalent work experience in wholesale procedures.
• Possess a good working knowledge of retail food store operations.
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company’s interests in negotiations with outside professionals and consultants.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required and personal computer experience, with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate…