Transportation Supervisor-SLC

Albertsons • North Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. We strive to make every day a better day for our customers, employees and vendor partners. The organization includes 2,300+ stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 275,000 employees across 35 states and the District of Columbia. We operate under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Lucky, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City. The Salt Lake City DC has an opening for a Transportation Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Commitment to providing a safe work environment.
- Keep abreast of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and Company work rules, regarding operations of trucking equipment
- Ensure DOT compliance
- Implement cost-saving measures through working closely with drivers, dispatchers, and software
- Teach and train drivers new systems as necessary
- Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs
- Manage and control daily workload through good dispatching procedures
- Work with drivers to improve driving skills

Requirements

• 2-year college degree or 5 years progressive trucking experience
• Commercial driver’s license, Class A preferred
• Strong knowledge of DOT, OSHA, HEALTH DEPT. laws and regulations
• Knowledge of safely operating a class 8 tractor and trailer a plus
• Knowledge of transportation related software including: routing optimization (Manugistics JDA); truck on-board computer software (XATA); dispatch software (CAMS)
• Knowledge of inhaul/backhaul procedures
• Familiar with a union work environment and time and attendance procedures and requirements
• High degree of initiative and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Commitment to providing a safe work environment.
• Keep abreast of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and Company work rules, regarding operations of trucking equipment
• Ensure DOT compliance
• Implement cost-saving measures through working closely with drivers, dispatchers, and software
• Teach and train drivers new systems as necessary
• Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs
• Manage and control daily workload through good dispatching procedures
• Work with drivers to improve driving skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree