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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
- Manage all Transportation Operations
- Oversee all product movement for the Division.
- Supervise up to >200 drivers and direct the workforce.
- Manage dedicated truckload operations including cost and on time service performance.
- Analyze equipment lifecycle costs and work with Corporate Transportation for the purchasing of appropriate equipment for trucking operations.
- Coordination of transportation operations with Distribution Center
- Management and Warehouse Operations.
- 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).
- Communicate with, and listen effectively to employees.
- Responsible for profit and loss of Transportation Department including employee costs, worker’s compensation, equipment, and facilities.
- Develop budgetary and departmental goals.
Implement cost-saving measures within the department. - Participate on the negotiating team in all distribution center union contract negotiations.
- 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.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
- 4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred.
- 5-10 years’ experience in the transportation field including private fleet management.
- Expert use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and associated applications is strongly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of transportation related software including: routing optimization software (CAMS Prospero; truck on-board computer software (Omnitracs XRS); dispatch software (CAMS Prospero).
- 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, FSMA, SFTA and other regulatory agencies.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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