Milk Plant Maintenance Lead - Refrigeration & Packaging

Safeway; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies (Safeway) seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled team at the San Leandro milk plant in California. You will own preventive/predictive maintenance, support ammonia/refrigeration and packaging systems, and partner with Production to ensure on-time startup and precise specifications.

Ideal candidates bring experience supervising maintenance in a food production setting, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and budgeting for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own daily maintenance execution and prioritize work orders to protect service levels and product quality.
• Support ammonia/refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and packaging systems in a food-safe environment.
• Coach and develop maintenance techs; create safe job plans and verify food safety compliance.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate improvements or upgrades as necessary.
• Collaborate with production teams to address equipment issues and minimize impact on schedules.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
• Oversee inventory of spare parts and manage the maintenance budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety

Multi-priority management

Emergency response

Shifts flexibility

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in maintenance

Job description

Albertsons Companies (Safeway) seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled team at the San Leandro milk plant in California. You will own preventive/predictive maintenance, support ammonia/refrigeration and packaging systems, and partner with Production to ensure on-time startup and precise specifications.

Ideal candidates bring experience supervising maintenance in a food production setting, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.