Warehouse Operations Superintendent - Produce (Swing Shift)

Albertsons•Pacific, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Superintendent is responsible for managing the day-to-day warehouse operations to service the needs of retail stores within the department budget. This role requires effective communication and accountability with employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, including OSHA and Sarbanes Oxley. The Superintendent will work closely with various teams to implement cost-saving measures, determine operational needs, and manage labor relations. A key focus is cultivating a positive and innovative work environment while maintaining a high level of customer service and setting performance targets. The role also involves hiring and developing warehouse staff, interfacing with regulatory agencies, and assisting with capital development.

Requirements

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, and holidays required.

Nice To Haves

4 year college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day to day warehouse operations to service the needs of retail stores within department budget.
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 Regulator Agencies.
Assist with Capital development, cost estimation and management as needed.