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 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.

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

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What you will be doing

• Candidate will utilize MA, SIMS, Witron, Dematic, Symbotic and other disparate system data to drive operational enhancements via analytical modeling.
• Supervises warehousing activities to ensure that both incoming and outgoing product are handled properly using proper training, accuracy systems and programs.
• Plans and assigns work for most efficient use of personnel and equipment, ensuring that production standards are being maintained.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control personnel to guarantee proper product rotation, slotting and space allocation.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship 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.
• Ensures that all personnel on a daily basis adhere to all safety, security, sanitation, and pest control codes, laws and policies.
• Works with Facility Maintenance Manager to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and that any repairs are handled quickly and economically.
• Develops weekly, quarterly and annual goals and MBO’s.
• Interfaces with warehouse management, transportation, human resources, and buyers to maintain efficiencies and service levels. Recommends and implements improvements in warehouse practices to promote efficiency, faster service and lower costs.
• Prepares and effectively administers department budget. Authorizes overtime and work to control costs. Evaluates capital expenditures and prepare requisitions and recommendations.
• Develops sizing information to ensure proper utilization of warehouse space.
• Coordinates with Human Resources regarding staffing needs.
• Prepares agendas and direct Safety Committee meetings, in accordance with the Safety Matrix; recommend additions or changes in safety procedures and policies.

Scope

Direct:

• Warehouse Superintendents

Indirect:

• Warehouse Supervisors
• Sr. Supervisors (where applicable)
• All other Warehouse Operations associates.

The salary range is $105,900 to $137,580 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

What we are searching for

• Advanced computer (Excel, DB) and other data mining skills are required.
• 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 desires results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
• Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Most work is performed under typical warehouse conditions.
• During part of the workday the incumbent may move about the Distribution Center including, the yard, garage and warehouse. Potential hazards exist in regard to 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 periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• Position responsibilities requires some travel (up to 5%) during the work week and occasional weekend travel
• Incumbent may stand or walk about the Distribution Center for periods of time.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.
• Must be flexible on work hours and shifts. Operations are 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the associate(s) in this job.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary by position.

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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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

*For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.