Transportation Superintendent

Safeway; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO/Vacation Pay

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Pay

Retirement benefits (Pension/401k)

Job summary

Albertsons Safeway in Auburn, WA is seeking a Transportation Superintendent to oversee the Seattle Division Distribution Center operations, including supervision of up to 140 drivers and coordination with Distribution Center management to ensure smooth, on-time product movement.

The role emphasizes cost control, safety, regulatory compliance, workforce leadership, and delivering on-time deliveries with a focus on lean distribution and continuous improvement across all transportation functions.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred.
• 5-10 years management level experience in the 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 (XATA); dispatch software (CAMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all product movement for the Seattle Division Distribution Center.
• Supervise up to 140 drivers and direct the workforce.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Analytical problem solving

Cost reduction experience

Labor relations

Education

4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred

Tools

Manugistics JDA

XATA

CAMS

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Albertsons Safeway 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 Transportation Department has an opening for a Superintendent. This position is located in Auburn, WA.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Logistics or Business preferred.
• 5-10 years management level experience in the 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 (XATA); dispatch software (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. and other regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Oversee all product movement for the Seattle Division Distribution Center.
• Supervise up to 140 drivers and direct the workforce.
• 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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

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.