Transportation Superintendent

Albertsons LLC - Denver, Pennsylvania

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

The Denver Distribution Center has an opening for a Transportation Superintendent. The position is located in Denver, PA.

The Superintendent Trucking is responsible for overseeing all product movement for the Denver Distribution Center.  They handle the coordination of transportation operations with Distribution Center Management and Warehouse Operations and supervise a large workforce of drivers.

• Oversee all product movement for the Denver Division Distribution Center.  Coordinate transportation operations with Distribution Center Management and Warehouse Operations.
• Supervise and provide work direction, assignments and feedback to up to 195 drivers and 10 Supervisors.
• Responsible for managing profit and loss goals for the Transportation Department including employee costs, worker’s compensation, equipment, and facilities.
• Keep abreast of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; ensure all employees and equipment are in D.O.T. compliance.  Optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment.  Execute corporate vision and foster a lean distribution, continuous improvement environment.
• Provide superior service to retail stores through on-time delivery and timely return of salvage.  Provide a safe work environment for all employees.  Proven ability to manage employee relations (policy, contractual, leadership).
• Develop budgetary and departmental goals.  Implement cost-saving measures within the department.   Participate on the negotiating team in all distribution center union contract negotiations.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level: 

• 4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.

• 5-10 year’s management level experience in distribution.
• Expert use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and associated applications is strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation related software including: routing optimization software (Manugistics JDA); truck on-board computer software (Qualcom); dispatch software (TMW and CAMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to manage effectively in a team environment.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to mentor staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven track record of cost reduction and increased productivity.
• Strong labor relations skills including contract administration, negotiations and arbitrations.
• Excellent operations planning and follow up.
• Expert knowledge and experience in operating within the guidelines of DOT, OSHA, HEALTH DEPT.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And, a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

We provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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