Automation Maintenance Supervisor

Albertsons Companies • Irvine, CA

1d • $92,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The role leads site maintenance operations to ensure maintenance work is performed safely and efficiently and meets contractual performance expectations. It is responsible for site safety, operational performance, customer satisfaction, team leadership, budget oversight, workforce planning, KPI management, and maintenance compliance.

Working with customers and internal stakeholders, the role drives reliability improvements, asset enhancement initiatives, incident resolution, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement. It calls for maintenance leadership experience, electrical and mechanical expertise, and the ability to lead teams in automated manufacturing, distribution, or material handling environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 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/service, facilities management, parts and inventory management, project management, leadership and mentorship programs, or analytics/metrics/reporting.
• Experience with 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.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Ability to support off-shift operations, emergency response activities, and customer needs as required.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of maintenance leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, automation, or material handling environments (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 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.
• Coordinate asset replacement projects, equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and implementation of new technologies, automation solutions, and maintenance best practices.
• Maintain compliance with maintenance schedules, contractual requirements, and KPIs; ensure 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 RCA findings.
• Lead RCA investigations into equipment and system failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• 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 and 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.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through leadership, communication, and employee engagement.
• Manage budgets, labor utilization, productivity metrics, timekeeping, expense approvals, and cost controls.
• Build customer and stakeholder relationships through communication, collaboration, and service delivery.
• Facilitate Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Business Reviews and provide performance updates and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Partner with contract management teams on labor forecasting, workforce optimization, operational planning, and invoicing support.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment.
• 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 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior