Director of Operations

 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.

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.  

What you will be doing  

Driving and leading supply chain operational and financial performance which includes logistical receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet retail store requirements. A primary focus will also be on leading and developing talent, engagement, and culture across our teams.   

  

We are seeking a strong leader to grow their career within our Supply Operations! We have a current opening in the Distribution Center Operations in Wells, ME.   

 

Main responsibilities:

• Plans and directs the activities connected with all facets of physical distribution including but not limited to receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet demanding retail store requirements.    


• Ensures accurate inventory maintenance, maintains timely distribution schedules, organizes emergency preparedness plans, and controls salvage and pallet repair activities.    


• Drives continuous improvement in the areas of profit, ROI, process improvements through Lean processes.  


• Utilizes new technology and processes available to maximize efficiency.    


• Develops policies and procedures for distribution processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.    


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


• Accurately records and reports all reporting data to ensure optimum financial integrity.    


• Responsible for managing food safety/sanitation programs to meet or exceed both ASI and company standards. Utilizing the 5S principles.  


• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment. Provides a high level of safety awareness for the team by continually communicating effectively, educating the team members and enforcing safe work practices.    


• Ensure work areas are hazard fee, clean and orderly.  


• Oversees all phases of the distribution centers' employee relations and development, directly or through subordinates. Hiring and continuous development of the facility staff.    


• Manages employee relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, LR, plant employees, and other business agents. Union contract agreements; includes administration, interpretations, grievance meetings, preparation for negotiations, and involvement in negotiations.    


• Develops a strong management team to support succession requirements throughout the corporation.    


• Develops and manages distribution operating and capital equipment budgets.   

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or logistics) and/or equivalent experience.    


• 9 - 12 years of experience.  


• 10 plus years of progressive distribution management experience.  


• Experience in computerized warehouse management and transportation management systems.    


• Understanding of financial/accounting principles and operational budgeting.    


• Excels in People and Talent Development  


• Proven experience in developing and managing annual operating plans (P&L).    


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


• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing engineered labor standards.    


• Ability to empower the workforce and build strong teams through hiring, developing, evaluating, training, coaching and succession planning.    


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


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


• Excellent customer service focus and results oriented.    


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.    


• Computer skills, including Excel, MS Word, and Adage   

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 myACI 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

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

 

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