About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.  

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. 

 

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. 

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Who you are: The perfect candidate for this role is a dynamic and results-driven individual who will lead our efforts in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within our supply chain. You will focus on maintaining governance, facilitating lean events, and driving change initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.  You are a problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset who is persistently looking for places to improve, drive change, is curious, and excited by the work in the field of Supply Chain. You are a true team player looking to learn, share, and grow with the team. You are comfortable with ambiguity and understand that collaboration is a key for top results. 

 

We are looking for: A contributor who is passionate about continuously driving change and is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the supply chain industry 

 

What you will be doing 

The Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team has an opening for a Manager of Continuous Improvement – Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation.  

The Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing large scale business strategies across a multi-year transformation roadmap. We work with partners across the organization and benchmark best-in-class leaders to continue to drive game-changing opportunities across Albertsons supply chain. Self-starters, proactive and energetic candidates who are looking to contribute with ideas, innovative thinking, and tireless actions should apply. We offer a great work-life balance, yet intense, challenging, and fast-paced working environment that ultimately celebrates results and demands absolute professionalism at every step. We welcome and value diversity, unique experiences, and wide skills sets. 

The position will be based in Boise, Idaho, or one of our main regional offices in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Pleasanton CA, Denver CO, Dallas TX, Chicago, IL, or Fullerton, CA, Phoenix, AZ. 

 

Main responsibilities 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Governance and Compliance:   

Establish and maintain governance frameworks for continuous improvement initiatives.  Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational policies.  Monitor and report on the effectiveness of improvement initiatives. 

Lean Event Facilitation: 

Plan, organize, and facilitate lean events such as Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping sessions, and root cause analysis.  Engage cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans.  Utilize lean methodologies and tools to drive process improvements and reduce waste. 

Change Management: 

Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders and provide necessary training and resources.  Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. 

Data Analysis and Reporting: 

Analyze performance metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.  Prepare and present reports on continuous improvement initiatives to operations leadership teams.  Utilize data-driven decision-making to prioritize projects and allocate resources effectively. 

Culture of Continuous Improvement: 

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting employee engagement and participation.  Provide coaching and mentorship to teams and individuals on continuous improvement practices.  Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and innovation. 

 

The salary range is $82,900 to $107,680.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus. 

 

What we are searching for 

Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.  Proven experience in continuous improvement, lean methodologies, and change management within a supply chain environment.  Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.  Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.  Ability to travel up to 40% 

 

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

  

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.    

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