Transportation Superintendent

Albertsons Companies•Pacific, WA

3d•$82,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Albertsons Safeway is hiring a Transportation Superintendent for its Transportation Department, located in Auburn, Washington. The role oversees product movement for the Seattle Division Distribution Center and supervises up to 140 drivers. The Superintendent coordinates transportation operations with distribution center management and warehouse operations, and is responsible for department performance, employee relations, safety, budgets, costs, equipment, and facilities. The position is expected to deliver reliable service to retail stores, maintain compliance with transportation and other applicable regulations, optimize staffing and equipment, and advance cost savings and continuous improvement. The Superintendent also participates in distribution center union contract negotiations and helps execute the company’s vision for a lean distribution environment.

Requirements

5–10 years of management-level experience in distribution.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage effectively in a team environment.
Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong labor relations skills, including contract administration, negotiations, and arbitrations.
Excellent operations planning and follow-up.
Expert knowledge and experience operating within the guidelines of DOT, OSHA, Health Department, and other regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree in Logistics or Business is preferred.
Expert use of Microsoft Word, Excel, 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), and dispatch software (CAMS).
Proven track record of cost reduction and increased productivity.

Responsibilities

Oversee all product movement for the Seattle Division Distribution Center.
Supervise up to 140 drivers and direct the workforce.
Coordinate transportation operations with Distribution Center Management and Warehouse Operations.
Provide retail stores with on-time deliveries and timely returns of salvage.
Provide a safe work environment for employees.
Manage employee relations, including policy, contractual, and leadership matters.
Communicate with employees and listen effectively.
Manage Transportation Department profit and loss, including employee costs, workers’ compensation, equipment, and facilities.
Develop budgetary and departmental goals.
Implement cost-saving measures within the department.
Participate on the negotiating team in distribution center union contract negotiations.
Keep current with Department of Transportation regulations and ensure employees and equipment comply with DOT requirements.
Optimize equipment and staffing utilization in a dynamic environment.
Execute the corporate vision and foster a lean distribution and continuous improvement environment.