Operations Manager, Centralized Pharmacy Services

Operations Manager, Centralized Pharmacy Services Job Info Job Identification 718381 Job Category Pharmacy & Health Posting Date 06/02/2026, 10:07 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 7001 S UNION RIDGE PKWY, RIDGEFIELD, WA, 98642, US Banner Safeway Union Status Non-Union Job Description About the company 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. The company supports its stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. The role is part of the Centralized Pharmacy Services team within a Central Fulfillment site setting. What you will be doing The Manager, Centralized Pharmacy Services is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervising, directing, coaching, and motivating the pharmacy team in the Central Fulfillment site setting, ensuring operational efficiency and productivity. The Manager reports to the General Manager and works closely with the IT Specialist, third‑party vendors, human resources, company administration, and Production Maintenance Technicians to resolve technical and workflow escalations. The Manager must continuously evaluate and develop process improvements, quality control, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the Central Fulfillment site meets production targets and KPIs. The position will be based in 7001 S. Union Ridge Parkway Suite 110, Ridgefield, WA. This is an onsite, salaried management role, aligned with production shift arrangements. Main responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision for all activities of the functional teams. Fully understand the roles of each functional team and how they should work together. Hire, train, motivate, develop, evaluate, and manage functional leaders and team members. Work well within a team environment with the General Manager, PIC, and other leaders at the site. Comply with all company and site policies and procedures. Ensure Best Practice Standards and execution by pharmacy staff when the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) is absent. Assist with maintaining the pharmacy system and technologies that facilitate proper counting, conveyance, packaging, and shipping of prescriptions as needed. Serve in a leadership role for oversight and other visits. Lead the safety program to ensure a Safety‑First working environment and culture. Regulatory Compliance Work closely with PIC and general manager to facilitate development, evaluation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all operational functions. Ensure site compliance for all federal, state, and local regulations. Operational Excellence Become a subject matter expert for production line software/hardware and each functional role. Responsible for appropriate triaging of issues and escalations. Monitor and maintain uptime of automated counting, collating, packaging, and sorting devices, ensuring continuous operation through basic troubleshooting of routine errors as needed. Assist with maintaining the pharmacy system and technologies that facilitate proper counting, conveyance, packaging, and shipping of prescriptions as needed. Continuously develop process improvements for personnel management, production line efficiency, and overall workflow. Oversee all activities related to the preparation, verification, dispensing, and sale of prescription and pharmacy related products as needed. Strategic Partnership & Collaboration Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned. Other Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. What we are searching for An appreciation for technology combined with a team‑coaching mindset. A leader comfortable motivating a large team with diverse skills and capabilities. A creative mind who enjoys planning, organizing, and implementing ideas and seeing them come to fruition. An individual who flourishes in developing continuous improvements for workflow, team‑building, etc. A troubleshooting mind who thrives while solving problems in a fast‑paced environment. Qualifications and experience A minimum of 3 years of Central Fulfillment, retail, mail order, or closed‑door Pharmacy experience. Licensed Pharmacist in the Central Fulfillment home state. Proficiency in MS Office. Willingness to travel up to 10% for cross‑training and in‑person meetings. Supervisory experience in a pharmacy production line, retail, mail order, or closed‑door setting. Supervisory experience across a large functional team, building, motivating, and maintaining team performance. Physical Requirements Visual requirements include clarity of vision at more than 20 inches and less than 50 feet with depth perception and field of vision. Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must participate in the production line floor at least 25% of a shift. Pay Transparency Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked) or flexible time off, paid holidays (8‑9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. 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 any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to all users. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randalls