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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, Carr's, 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

The Supply Operations Northern California Division Distribution Center has an opening for a Warehouse Superintendent. 

The position will be in Tracy, CA.

Main responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations to service the needs of retail stores within department budget.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and to hold them accountable.
• Keep informed of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and company work rules regarding warehouse operation of company.
• Ensure departmental compliance with OSHA. 
• Work closely with Warehouse Supervisors, hourly associates, drivers, Division DC's, and retail personnel to implement cost saving measures.
• Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs.
• Manage labor relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, warehouse employees, and union business agents.
• Aggressively cultivate and promote a positive and innovative work environment.
• Maintain a high level of customer service to Safeway.
• Set and monitor warehouse performance targets both short and long term.
• 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.
• Hiring and development of warehouse staff and warehouse team members towards attainment of their potential. 
• Interface with Regulatory Agencies.
• Assist with Capital development, cost estimation and management as needed.

The salary range is $81,000 to $98,000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

What we are searching for

• 4-year college degree preferred or 4-5 years progressive warehouse operations management experience.
• 4 years supervision experience, preferably in a Distribution Center.
• Proven track record of cost reductions and increased productivity.
• Experience in a union environment with strong labor relations skills.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management system EXE, COM.
• Strong knowledge of Engineered Labor Standards.
• Able to work with warehouse supervision to improve supervisory skills.
• Well-developed analytical and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Ability to empower, supervise and direct a diverse workforce.
• Ability to hire, develop, evaluate, train, and coach staff and associates.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing union contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• 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.
• Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
• Excellent customer service focus results oriented.
• Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, change agent and strong sense of courage.
• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, swing and graveyard shifts and holidays required.

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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