H-E-B plans to invest $700 million to expand its supply chain operations, a project expected to create 720 jobs by 2028 and more than 1,200 new full-time positions over the next decade.
While not yet finalized, the retailer has identified its Foster Road campus on San Antonio’s east side as a potential location for the expansion.
Preliminary plans include construction of a bakery, refrigerated warehouse, transportation building and additional facilities, as well as an expansion of its manufacturing plant.
The project will be the company’s largest investment in its manufacturing and supply-chain division.
“We look forward to advancing our plans to grow our supply chain operations, a project that reaffirms our commitment to be an economic engine for our great state,” said Carson Landsgard, chief supply chain officer.
“While we are still developing our plans, this will be a major investment for H-E-B that will create jobs and better position us to serve even more Texans.”
Project timeline, scale
Although the project is still in planning stages, construction could start later this year, with facilities expected to come online as early as 2028.
If the retailer moves forward with developing the plan, it will be among the largest industrial investments in the San Antonio area.
The new roles will feature a benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) plan.
Footprint
To support its supply chain operations, H-E-B purchased the Foster Road property, which totals more than 870 acres, in 2018.
Since then, the retailer has invested more than $445 million at the site, which includes the addition of a more than 2 million-square-foot warehouse and manufacturing plant. The retailer has nearly 1,400 employees at the campus.
