The Superintendent manages day to day warehouse operations to service the needs of retail stores within the department budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and to hold them accountable

• Keep informed of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and Company work rules regarding warehouse operation of company

• Ensure departmental compliance with, OSHA

• Work closely with Warehouse Supervisors, hourly associates, drivers, Division DC's, and retail personnel to implement cost saving measures

• Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs

• Manage labor relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, warehouse employees, and union business agents

• Aggressively cultivate and promote a positive and innovative work environment

• Maintain a high level of customer service to Albertsons/ Safeway

• Set and monitor warehouse performance targets both short and long term

• Ensure Albertsons policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to, including appropriate audit, controls and segregation of duties are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley compliance

• Hiring and development of warehouse staff and warehouse team members towards attainment of their potential

• Interface with Regulator Agencies

• Assist with Capital development, cost estimation and management as needed

• Perform other duties as requested or required by a higher level of management

Key Requirements:

• 4 year college degree preferred or 4-5 years progressive warehouse operations management experience

• 4 years supervision experience, preferably in a Distribution Center preferred

• Proven track record of cost reductions and increased productivity

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management system EXE, COM.

• Strong knowledge of Engineered Labor Standards

• Able to work with warehouse supervision to improve supervisory skills

• Well-developed analytical and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access

• Ability to empower, supervise and direct a diverse workforce

• Ability to hire, develop, evaluate, train, and coach staff and associates

• Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing union contracts

• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility

• Experience in holding employees accountable for working safely, and providing a safe work environment

• Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such

• Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Excellent customer service focus, results oriented

• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

• Ability to work at a fast-paced but efficient and controlled manner

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude