Automation Maintenance Supervisor

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Early wage access (Stream)

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits (Medical,

Paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead site maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance in an industrial environment.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, drive reliability improvements, and manage budgets and staffing. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, hands-on leadership in automation and material handling, and a track record of continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Management, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, automation, or material handling environments.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), self-driving vehicles (SDV), equipment installation, facilities management, parts/inventory management, project management, leadership/mentorship, analytics/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations, ensuring safe, efficient, reliable facility performance.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Develop maintenance strategies and continuous improvement programs for safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate asset replacement, equipment upgrades, and implementation of new technologies and automation.
• Maintain compliance with maintenance schedules, contracts, and KPIs; manage CMMS data and reports.
• Lead RCA investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Recruit, lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance staff; plan workforce and training.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS knowledge

Blueprints & schematics

Automation & robotics

Project management

Analytics & reporting

Microsoft Office / SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Management, Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

CMMS platforms

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

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.

Purpose:

The Maintenance Manager leads site maintenance operations, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities while meeting contractual performance expectations. This role is responsible for site safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction, team leadership, budget oversight, workforce planning, KPI management, and maintenance compliance.

Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, the Maintenance Manager drives reliability improvements, asset enhancement initiatives, incident resolution, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong maintenance leadership experience, electrical and mechanical expertise, and a proven ability to lead teams in automated manufacturing, distribution, or material handling environments.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all maintenance operations, personnel, and shift activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility performance.
• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and asset performance while minimizing downtime.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies, reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement programs that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and system performance.
• Coordinate asset replacement projects, equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and the implementation of new technologies, automation solutions, and maintenance best practices.
• Maintain compliance with maintenance schedules, contractual requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring accurate documentation, maintenance records, and CMMS data management.
• Generate, analyze, and present CMMS reports and operational metrics, including preventive maintenance completion and compliance, equipment availability, uptime, labor utilization, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) findings.
• Lead RCA investigations for equipment and system failures, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues and improve long-term reliability.
• Recruit, lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians, including workforce planning, scheduling, training, performance management, succession planning, and career development.
• Create staffing and work schedules that support operational requirements while promoting employee engagement and work-life balance.
• Own site safety performance and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to OSHA, company, and customer safety standards.
• Lead incident response, escalation management, investigations, and corrective action implementation to mitigate operational risks and prevent future occurrences.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through effective leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
  

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 10 plus years of maintenance leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, automation, or material handling environments preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in at least five of the following areas:
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
  • Self-Driving Vehicles (SDV)
  • Equipment installation, configuration, and service
  • Facilities management
  • Parts and inventory management
  • Project management
  • Leadership and mentorship programs
  • Analytics, metrics, and reporting
• Automation and system integration
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance reporting systems.
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems, robotics, and warehouse automation technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  

Leadership Competencies/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
• Manage budgets, labor utilization, productivity metrics, timekeeping, expense approvals, and cost controls to meet contractual and business objectives.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and service delivery.
• Facilitate Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Business Reviews (MBRs, QBRs, and ABRs), providing performance updates and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Partner with contract management teams on labor forecasting, workforce optimization, operational planning, and invoicing support.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, project management, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
  

Working Conditions:

• Frequent movement throughout warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
• Exposure to automated equipment, conveyors, robotics, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling systems.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated equipment platforms.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform inspections for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of maintenance tools, parts, and equipment.
• Combination of office-based and field-based work environments.
• Ability to support off-shift operations, emergency response activities, and customer needs as required.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our 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). 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

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