Automation Maintenance Manager

Job-ID: 789769Category: Warehouse & ManufacturingLocation: Irvine, CA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-07Banner: Albertsons CompaniesUnion Status: Non-UnionMinimum Pay Rate: $105,900Maximum Pay Rate: $150,000Why 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+ 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 serviceFacilities managementParts and inventory managementProject managementLeadership and mentorship programsAnalytics, metrics, and reportingAutomation and system integrationStrong 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.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 needs as required. We also provide a variety of benefits including:Competitive wages paid weeklyAccess to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).

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ACI ValuesA copy of the full job description can be made available to you.#LI-JM2About the organizationPay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. About the company Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.

Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being.

We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S.

We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis 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.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4).