Transportation Superintendent

Albertsons LLC - Lancaster, Denver, New Hampshire

Albertsons Companies 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 includes: 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 Supply Chain Department has an opening for a Transportation Superintendent - Lancaster Distribution Center. This position is located in Denver, PA.

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for all vehicle maintenance on all shifts to ensure that all repairs are performed according to Company maintenance guidelines and DOT rules and regulations, in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
•Supervises associates work performance. Monitors all work orders and preventative maintenance service sheets.
•Tracks equipment movement in order to schedule daily repairs and maintenance.
•Monitors fleet status, through analysis of equipment repairs, tires, reefer hours, and general fleet condition.
•Investigates vehicle accidents, interviewing drivers and any third parties involved. Schedules estimates on damage.
•Develops and maintains good working relationship with vendors to obtain better pricing on supplies and parts.
•Performs driver road testing, training and qualification.
•Reviews informational materials concerning changes in technology, laws and guidelines in the transportation industry.
•Interacts with Transportation Superintendent/Supervisor to help minimize tractor/trailer out of service and driver repair requests.
•Determines equipment needs: additions, sales and removal.
•Budgets parts inventory, on a quarterly basis.
•Monitors labor for maximum utilization with minimum overtime. 
•Ensures compliance with Company and government rules and regulations by all department personnel.


Qualifications: 

Previous extensive experience and/or formal training or education in transportation and heavy duty diesels, preferably with the Company or in the grocery industry. Class A CDL and EPA certified in refrigerant recovery, preferred.

Preferred experience working in at least a 300,000 sqft facility and management of a large fleet and staff.

Must have working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to transportation.

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. Working knowledge of the onboard computer system and computerized maintenance program, helpful.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
•During part of the workday the incumbent will be moving about the Vehicle Maintenance shop floor and potential hazards exist in regard to machinery such as power and impact tools, movement of tractors and trailers, etc. 
•Temperatures in the warehouse may vary between –20 to 100 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 requires little travel (up to 5%) during the work week and occasional weekend travel
•Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the workday. 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL:
•Makes recommendations to Director of Fleet Operations regarding personnel actions such as: hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions, layoff, promotion and salary increases. Review and evaluate work of subordinates and prepare performance evaluations.
•Assigns associates to jobs; instruct them in proper performance of work; familiarize them with Company rules and regulations. Recommends the need for, coordinate, and evaluate formal training and on-the-job training programs.
•Maintains formal and informal channels of upward communications; encourage the expression new ideas, and complaints; review them for appropriateness and further action.


Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.CareersAtSafeway.com on your computer or mobile device.

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.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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