Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Perishable)

Responsibilities

• Plan warehouse work operations in accordance with shipments, received, store orders, perish‑ability, and stock rotation requirements.
• Schedule and assign warehouse crew and equipment to meet schedules to handle daily volume efficiently.
• Supervise warehouse crews in a unionized environment.
• Supervise truck loading, order selecting and receiving.
• Coach, train and lead work teams to achieve performance in receiving, processing, storage, order assembly or loading.
• Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures and practices.
• Take inventories as required.
• Report and clear indications of “out of stock” or “overstocked” conditions developing.
• Perform administrative duties related to warehouse functions.
• Design, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment through compliance with safety programs.
• Supervise minor maintenance and sanitation as needed.
• Participate in and recommend hiring, promotions, terminations, performance appraisals and labor standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer service for retail and public customers.
• Cultivate a positive and innovative work environment.
• Strive for fast, continuous, systematic planned improvement.

Requirements

• 4‑year college degree in Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in warehousing.
• 2‑4 years previous supervisory experience in warehousing preferred.
• Understanding of warehouse regulations regarding quality and safety.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Considerable initiative and frequent analysis necessary in daily work.
• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team‑building skills.
• Traits: proactive, risk‑taker, change agent, and strong sense of courage.
• Comfortable giving and receiving open feedback.
• Able to supervise a medium‑size group of warehouse employees.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Schedule

• Most departments schedule supervisors to work 4 days a week, 12‑12.5 hours per day.
• Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial‑well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay) – eligibility details available on ACI Benefits.
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.