| Company Name: |
Safeway, Inc. |
| Headquarters: |
Pleasanton CA |
| Industry: |
Retail (Grocery) |
| Sector: |
Consumer Non-Cyclical |
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| Employees: |
more than 10000 |
| Revenues: |
34 Billion |
| Website: |
View website |
| Ticker: |
SWY |
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Our passion to lead has put us on the cutting edge of retail innovation.
Experience the many opportunities to meet the changing needs of our busy customers by carrying out our "Ingredients for Life" campaign. It includes an ambitious store redesign program that offers proprietary products available only at Safeway - like tender Rancher's Reserve Beef, restaurant-quality Signature Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Entrees, and a wide selection of O Organics products.
From our start over 90 years ago in the small town of American Falls, Idaho, Safeway has become one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America. We have accomplished this with decades of strategic planning and a keen understanding of the changing needs of our customers. Our dynamic marketing efforts continue today, keeping us in the top ranks of retail innovators. We have over 1,700 stores across the U.S. and Canada operating as Safeway, Vons, Pavillions, Dominick's, Carrs/Safeway, Randall's, Tom Thumb and Genuardi's.
Safeway offers a range of career opportunities in a dynamic retail environment. We are an innovative Fortune 50 compnay that, thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit, and friendliness or our people, is thriving in locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The next step is yours. Whether you are just beginning your career or are in the market for a new opportunity, the possibilities are endless at Safeway. Link your future to the Safeway team, apply today at www.safeway.com/careers.
Safeway believes that our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to helping you take your career as far as your skills and interets will carry you. To support your professional growth from store management to professional development programs for corporate leadership, we provide development and advancement opportunities at all levels. We encourage you to further your education by participating in Professional and Career Education Program (PACE), which combines classroom education with work experiences and reimburses a portion of your educational expenses. Retail Leadership Development Program (RLD)
Our award-winning Retail Leadership Development Program has two phases. In the first 21 weeks you will receive coaching from an experienced store manager, attend workshops, take Web-based training and work in each major department at a training store. A Training Manager will teach you how to analyze sales, service and profits. In the second 18-month phase you will actively work as either an Assistant Store Manager or Co-Manager, applying the knowledge and experience you gained during the first phase.
Supply Operations Associate Supervisor Management Trainee Program
You will hold a leadership position on a Plant Manufacturing Team responsible for production and quality control of Safeway merchandise. The plant manager will mentor you on all facets of the business. Your responsibilities will include the hiring and managing of employees. After a successful training period of 12-18 months, you will be promoted to Production Supervisor. In this role you will oversee production lines, driving increased efficiency and quality as part of our corporate mission of world-class initiatives. Corporate Training Programs
Our commitment to career growth extends to our employees and managers in our corporate offices. We provide professional development tools, resources and processes to help you with your career development at Safeway. We also provide industry leading management training that addresses current leadership challenges and best practices.
The Fabric of Our Success. The diversity of our workforce, of our customers and of our vendors is one of the strengths of our Company. Our pledge of diversity is not simply a corporate initiative, it is a living part of our culture. Safeway is committed to providing an environment in which individuals are respected and supported. Teamwork is encouraged and enriched by everyone's contribution. Our view of diversity is all-inclusive and covers the many ways our employees are different — including gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability. Safeway has Diversity Leadership Boards and sponsors five networking groups at our Corporate Offices, with chapters in various Division locations. The Network Groups focus on issues related to Women, African American, Asian, Gay and Lesbian and Hispanic individuals. These Network Groups are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and providing members with opportunities for personal, professional and organizational growth. We are proud to have won the Catalyst Award for advancing women in the workplace.
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