Transportation Superintendent

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships.

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

The Nor Cal Division Distribution Center, located in Tracy, California, has an opening for a Superintendent overseeing Transportation, Truck Repair and the Asset Recovery Center.

• Provide superior service to retail stores. Set and monitor performance targets both the short and long term.
• Hiring and development of staff and team members towards attainment of their potential.
• Supervise up to 450 drivers, 25 mechanics and 70 warehouse workers and direct the workforce.
• Oversee all product movement for the Distribution Center. Manage day to day operations to service the needs of retail stores within department budget. Coordinate transportation operations with Distribution Center Management and Warehouse Operations.
• Determine and optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment for daily operational needs.
• Provide a safe work environment for all employees. Ensure departmental compliance with OSHA. Keep abreast of Department of Transportation regulations; ensure all employees and equipment are in D.O.T. compliance. Interface with Regulatory Agencies.
• Keep informed of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and company work rules regarding transportation and warehouse operation of company. Ensure Safeway policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to, including appropriate audit, controls and segregation of duties are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Manage labor relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, transportation and warehouse employees, and union business agents. Participate on the negotiating team in distribution center union contract negotiations.
• Work closely with supervisors, hourly associates, drivers, Division DC’s, and retail personnel to implement cost saving measures.
• Aggressively cultivate and promote a positive, engaged and innovative work environment. Responsible for profit and loss of Transportation, Truck Repair and Asset Recovery Departments including employee costs, worker's compensation, equipment, and facilities.
• Develop budgetary and departmental goals. Assist with Capital development, cost estimation and management as needed. Execute and foster lean distribution and continuous improvement environment.

• Extensive knowledge of transportation related software including: routing optimization software (Manugistics JDA); truck on-board computer software (XATA); dispatch software (CAMS).
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management system EXE, COM.
• Strong knowledge of Engineered Labor Standards.
• Excellent customer service focus, results oriented.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, evaluate, train, and coach a diverse staff and employees.
• Experience in holding employees accountable for working safely, and providing a safe work environment.
• Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
• Excellent interpersonal, team building and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Proven track record of cost reduction and increased productivity.
• Expert knowledge and experience in operating within the guidelines of DOT, OSHA, HEALTH DEPT. and other regulatory agencies.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, swing and graveyard shifts and holidays required.

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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