Transportation Operations Leader — 200+ Drivers

Talentify; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Earned wage access up to 50%

Associate discounts

Medical and 401k benefits

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to lead, optimize, and oversee all transportation activities across the division. You will supervise 200+ drivers, manage private fleet operations, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include budget development, DOT compliance, and coordinating with distribution centers, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

DOT compliance knowledge

Education

4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred

Tools

CAMS Prospero

Omnitracs XRS

Routing optimization software

Job description

Albertsons Companies seeks a Transportation Operations Manager to lead, optimize, and oversee all transportation activities across the division. You will supervise 200+ drivers, manage private fleet operations, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include budget development, DOT compliance, and coordinating with distribution centers, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced retail environment.