Transportation Superintendent

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.

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What you will be doing:

We are looking for a Transportation Superintendent located in North Salt Lake, UT

Main responsibilities

• Oversee all product movement for the Butte MT satellite yard for the Salt Lake City Distribution Center.

• Supervise up to 40 drivers and direct the workforce.

• Coordination of transportation operations with Distribution Center Management and Warehouse Operations.

• Provide superior service to retail stores through on-time delivery and timely return of salvage.

• Provide a safe work environment for all employees.

• Proven ability to manage employee relations (policy, contractual, leadership).

• Communicate with and listen effectively to employees.

• Responsible for profit and loss for Dept. including employee costs, worker's compensation, equipment, and facilities.

• Develop budgetary and departmental goals.

• Implement cost-saving measures within the department.

• Participate on the negotiating team in all distribution center union contract negotiations.

• Keep abreast of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; ensure employees and equipment are in DOT compliance.

• Optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment.

• Execute corporate vision and foster a lean distribution, continuous improvement environment.

What we are searching for

• 4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred.

• 5-10 years management level experience in the distribution.

• Expert use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and associated applications is strongly preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of transportation related software including: routing optimization software (Manugistics JDA); truck on-board computer software (XATA); dispatch software (CAMS).

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

• Must be able to manage effectively in a team environment.

• Strong leadership skills, ability to mentor staff.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Proven track record of cost reduction and increased productivity.

• Strong labor relations skills including contract administration, negotiations and arbitrations.

• Excellent operations planning and follow up.

• Expert knowledge and experience in operating within the guidelines of DOT, OSHA, HEALTH DEPT. and other regulatory agencies.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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