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!
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Bring your Expertise:

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance and reliability operations. In this high‑impact role, you’ll drive preventive and predictive programs, optimize equipment performance, and champion continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operations. We’re looking for a proven leader with strong technical expertise, 8+ years in manufacturing maintenance leadership, and a passion for building high‑performing teams.
The position is located in Bellevue, WA.
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 (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).
Key responsibilities:
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
Design and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve asset uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs using CMMS and advanced diagnostic tools.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to address chronic equipment issues.
Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and performance standards (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA

Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement

Align maintenance and reliability goals with production, quality, safety, and training objectives.
Lead plant-wide initiatives using Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Support capital project planning and execution, ensuring reliability and maintainability are integrated.
Champion autonomous maintenance and operator care programs to promote frontline ownership of equipment health.

Systems & Asset Management:

Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling to minimize production disruption.
Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and maintenance budgets.
Ensure CMMS data integrity and accurate documentation of procedures and standards.
Track and report on maintenance KPIs, equipment reliability metrics, and audit readiness

Training & Development

Develop and implement technical training programs for maintenance and operations personnel.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
Lead staff development in troubleshooting, equipment onboarding, and reliability best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering leadership within manufacturing (food or CPG preferred).
Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
Proven experience implementing RCM, TPM, and other reliability frameworks.
Proficiency with CMMS/EAM platforms and reliability analytics tools.
Demonstrated success in capital planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead a critical function in a high-impact manufacturing environment.
Work with a collaborative leadership team focused on safety, quality, and innovation.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional growth through training, development, and cross-functional exposure.

What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any 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 1-888-255-2269.
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