Warehouse Ops Superintendent

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.

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 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

Bring your flavor

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

What you will be doing

Supervise and direct the activities of the warehouse staff (supervisors and workforce); ensure that warehouse operations are being conducted in an efficient and safe manner while paying special attention to quality and customer service; interact as required with all other departments (transportation, procurement, customer service, IT, etc.); problem solve logistical and personnel opportunities to ensure optimum service to all customers; be effective in a variety of formal presentation settings - one-on-one, small/large groups, with peers and bosses; and deals effectively with associate and labor relation issues.  Perform other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager.

The position will be based in Meridian, Idaho.

Main responsibilities

• Supervises warehouse activities for a particular shift/sector to ensure that both incoming and outgoing products are handled properly using proper training, accuracy systems and programs. Controls production standards as well as meet projections for labor expenses.
• Coordinates functions between shifts, to effectively complete the workload, while providing excellent customer service to the stores serviced.
• Walks all areas of the warehouse with Supervisors; to ensure building conditions are maintained and comply with Company standards, associates are working safely, potential safety hazards are identified and addressed, potential damage is identified and corrected, and gather information concerning product issues pertinent to transportation.
• Ensures that all inbound merchandise is inspected and correct as ordered. 
• Plans and assign work for most efficient use of personnel and equipment.
• Supervises and assists in decisions regarding space allocation, slotting, and inventory control.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with retail division and store personnel. Works with customers, in person, when necessary, to resolve complaints such as bad loads, damage, mispicks, out-of-stock, and delivery schedules.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of department budget. 
• Enforces safety standards to reduce accidents and related expenses resulting from unsafe work practices. Attends monthly safety committee meeting. 

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

What we are searching for

• Previous extensive experience and/or formal training or education in warehouse operations, preferably with the Company or in the grocery industry.
• Possess thorough knowledge of material handling equipment, traffic management to include truck and rail deliveries and transportation. 
• Must have working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to warehouse operations.
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others. Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required, and personal computer experience helpful, with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Physical Environment

• During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Distribution Center warehouse floor and potential hazards exist regarding machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers, etc. 
• Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between -20 to 70 degrees. Noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• Position responsibilities require little travel (up to 2%) during the work week and occasional weekend travel.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during the workday.

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.