Warehouse Operations Manager - Spokane, WA

Safeway; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Warehouse Operations Manager in Spokane to lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team. You will oversee daily distribution activities, drive safety and efficiency, and ensure accuracy across operations.

The role demands extensive distribution experience, mastery of WMS, and strong leadership. Expect collaboration with multiple departments and a focus on maintaining compliance and quality in a fast-paced grocery operation located in Washington.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of distribution and warehouse experience in grocery wholesale industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, HAACP, FDA, DEA, EPA, safety regulations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) preferred for leadership.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and supervise warehouse personnel to attain goals and measurable results.
• Ensure accuracy within warehouse operations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of warehouse operations and personnel.
• Train and develop supervisors, identifying high-potential candidates.
• Coordinate with other departments within the distribution center.
• Implement best practices in inventory management using a warehouse management system.
• Effectively manage personnel to maintain productivity.
• Work effectively in temperatures down to -20 degrees.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About The Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose

: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Warehouse Operations Manager

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 17 manufacturing plants.

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. #bringyourflavor

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead, coach, and supervise warehouse personnel to attain specific goals and measurable results.
• Ensure accuracy within warehouse operations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in strict compliance with government regulations and Company policies
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of warehouse operations and personnel.
• Train and develop supervisors, identifying and mentoring high potential candidates
• Successful interaction between other departments within the distribution center
• Implement best practices in managing inventories using a warehouse management system
• Ability to effectively manage personnel to ensure productivity
• Ability to work effectively in a range of temperatures down to -20 degrees.

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• College Degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of distribution and warehouse experience in grocery wholesale industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA, USDA, HAACP, FDA, DEA, EPA, safety regulations, sanitation, and food safety as required for warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineered labor standards preferred
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal/communication skills
• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) preferred for successful leadership.
• Strong ability to chart, forecast, plan, manage, and measure day-to-day operations.
• Able to effectively interact with multiple levels within the company.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Exhibits initiative, customer service skills, and resourcefulness.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Access
• Ability to apply internal control practices

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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