Transportation Superintendent

Albertsons • Portland, OR

9d

About The Position

The Transportation Superintendent provides leadership and oversight for day-to-day transportation operations at the Portland Distribution Center. The role is responsible for safe, compliant, cost-effective, and reliable transportation services to retail locations, while optimizing labor, equipment, routing, fleet utilization, and operating expenses. The Superintendent directly leads Senior Supervisors and Transportation Supervisors and provides indirect leadership to drivers, partnering closely with Distribution Center Operations, Vehicle Maintenance, and retail partners. Success is measured by on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, department financial performance, continuous improvement, and employee development.

The role oversees transportation operations, retail service, people leadership, safety and regulatory compliance, fleet coordination, and financial and performance management. Depending on business and operating requirements, the supervisory scope may include a large, multi-shift driver operation.

Requirements

• Five or more years of progressively responsible transportation, distribution, logistics, or related management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading employees in a complex, time-sensitive operating environment.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance.
• Experience with transportation scheduling, labor planning, equipment utilization, and operational problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations, performance expectations, coaching, training, evaluation, and corrective action.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with retail locations, Distribution Center Operations, maintenance, drivers, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation-related technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Experience leading a large, multi-shift driver operation through a team of supervisors.
• Grocery or distribution transportation experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one, to support driver road testing, training, and qualification.
• Experience sourcing and coordinating backhauls.
• Demonstrated experience improving productivity and reducing transportation costs.
• Experience with routing, onboard-computer, electronic-log, dispatch, and other transportation-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily transportation operations, including dispatch, delivery scheduling, routing, staffing, and equipment utilization.
• Monitor inbound and outbound load status and take corrective action for late deliveries, shortages, damages, service interruptions, and other transportation concerns.
• Coordinate transportation activities with Distribution Center Operations to support loading, departures, deliveries, and returns.
• Review routes and schedules to improve on-time performance, fuel economy, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and service.
• Adjust staffing and equipment plans based on operating conditions, store requirements, volume changes, and equipment availability.
• Ensure timely return of salvage, pallets, totes, and other company assets from retail locations.
• Oversee outside-carrier activity and ensure carrier loads meet delivery schedules and store-service standards.
• Develop and coordinate backhaul opportunities to reduce empty miles, improve asset utilization, and offset transportation expenses.
• Provide dependable, professional transportation service to Portland Division retail locations and maintain working relationships with stores and internal partners.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for store delivery concerns and resolve issues with store leadership.
• Communicate transportation disruptions promptly and provide recovery plans and follow-up.
• Use store feedback, delivery results, and operating trends to identify service improvements.
• Lead Senior Supervisors and Transportation Supervisors and provide indirect leadership to the driver workforce.
• Set expectations and hold the team accountable for safety, service, productivity, attendance, compliance, and professional conduct.
• Direct workforce assignments based on daily needs and changing business priorities.
• Coach, train, mentor, and develop supervisors and drivers.
• Administer company policies and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions; address employee relations, performance, evaluations, recognition, corrective action, and discipline.
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, communication, accountability, and respectful workplace practices; partner with Human Resources and Labor Relations as needed.
• Provide a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company safety requirements and applicable transportation regulations.
• Serve as the department point of contact for DOT requirements and communicate regulatory changes to supervisors and drivers.
• Ensure drivers, equipment, records, and operating practices comply with DOT and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor driver hours of service and audit electronic logs and supporting documentation.
• Support road testing, training, qualification, and performance monitoring; investigate vehicle accidents involving drivers and third parties.
• Identify safety concerns and ensure appropriate training or corrective action; reinforce safe driving and collision-risk reduction practices.
• Partner with Vehicle Maintenance leadership to maximize tractor and trailer availability, prioritize out-of-service equipment, and follow up on repair requests and equipment concerns.
• Review equipment requirements and recommend significant equipment needs or purchases; ensure efficient use of transportation equipment.
• Support department financial performance, assist with budgets and operating goals, and monitor safety, service, productivity, labor, equipment, and cost measures.
• Maintain accurate records of tonnage, mileage, fuel consumption, repair costs, and other transportation activity; review applicable outside-carrier expenses and invoices.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety and store-service standards.
• Analyze operating results and communicate performance, risks, service issues, and action plans to Transportation and Distribution Center leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed