Transportation Supervisor

Job Opportunity at Albertsons CompaniesAre you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.Main responsibilities:Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe work environment.Lead, coach, and supervise transportation personnel to achieve specific goals and measurable results.Work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including weekends, holidays, nights, and varied shifts.Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operating practices.Train and develop dispatchers and drivers, while identifying and mentoring high-potential employees.Foster effective collaboration between transportation, distribution center, retail, and other departments.Maintain positive employee and associate relations.Deliver superior customer service standards.Determine equipment and manpower requirements to meet daily operational needs.Maintain transportation assets in a cost-effective, as-designed condition.Implement and monitor initiatives to reduce operational costs.Supervise and dispatch drivers to support efficient operations.Promote safe and courteous driving practices through coaching, meetings, and development workshops.Ensure accuracy and efficiency within transportation operations.Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, Sanitation, and Food Safety regulations.Maintain accurate and complete transportation and personnel documentation.Adapt to changing business needs and operational priorities as required.We are looking for candidates who possess the following:The following are preferred or desired unless specifically stated:High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred, or 5+ years of supervisory experience in the trucking industry as an equivalent.3 plus years of progressive experience in trucking operations; grocery retail experience preferred.Knowledge of OSHA, DOT safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety requirements.Strong technical skills with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and fleet routing optimization software (Prospero, One Network, and CAMS preferred).Experience with fleet onboard computer systems (XATA preferred).Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and integrating with TMS platforms.Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.Enthusiastic, adaptable, and willing to learn new programs, systems, and procedures.Ability to make quick, effective, and cost-conscious decisions.Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to take decisive action.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Proven leadership experience, including 3+ years managing teams of 30+ direct reports.Ability to forecast, plan, manage, measure, and optimize daily operations.Strong ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple levels of personnel across the distribution center and organization.Demonstrates initiative, innovation, resourcefulness, and a strong customer service focus.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.We also provide a variety of benefits including:Competitive wages paid weeklyAccess to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serveAlbertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. 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.