Transportation Supervisor

Tom Thumb Distribution Center

Why choose us?

Are 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:

This position will supervise drivers and equipment. Dispatch retail store deliveries. Ensure driver compliance with state and federal DOT regulations. Assist with required records, reports and control systems. The position can work without a manager physically on site

• Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe work environment

• Lead, coach, and supervise transportation personnel to attain specific goals and measurable results

• Must be able to work a schedule to support the business (including weekends, holidays, and nights)

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

• Train and develop dispatchers and drivers, identifying and mentoring high potential candidates

• Successful interaction between other departments within the distribution center and retail

• Maintain positive associate relations

• Provide superior service to our customers

• Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs

• Maintain capital assets in an as-designed condition in a cost effective manner

• Implement new and monitor existing initiatives to reduce cost

• Supervise and dispatch drivers

• Work with drivers to maintain safe and courteous driving skills / facilitate meetings and development workshops

• Ensure accuracy within transportation operations

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT, Sanitation and Food Safety regulations

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of transportation operations and personnel

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• High school graduate; Bachelors or 5 years supervisory experience in trucking as equivalent preferred

  • 3+ years experience of progressive trucking experience / grocery retail preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA & DOT safety regulations, sanitation, and food safety

• Management Level

  • Strong technical skills and experience with TMS fleet routing optimization software (Prospero, One Network & CAMS preferred) as well as fleet on-board computer systems (XATA preferred). Fleetworthy a plus.

  • Experience using warehouse management system to interact with TMS

  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn new programs and procedures

  • Ability to make decisions quickly and cost effectively

  • Possess strong resolution skills and can take decisive action

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal/communication skills

  • Proven leadership ability to encompass a minimum 3+ years experience managing 30+ reports

  • Able to chart, forecast, plan, manage, and measure day-to-day operations

  • Able to effectively interact with multiple levels within the distribution center and within the company

  • Exhibits initiative and a high energy for innovation, exemplary customer service skills, and resourcefulness

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include high level of Excel proficiency

The position will be based in Roanoke, TX.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

  • Associate discounts

  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit my

ACI Benefits:

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

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