Maintenance Lead

Albertsons•Merced, CA

63d•Onsite

About The Position

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 our company 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 flavor! Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Ready to be the pasta and sauce facility's maintenance maestro? Join our team as a Maintenance Lead and become the unsung hero behind the scenes of our bustling operation! From keeping our pasta machines running smoothly to ensuring our sauce production lines are in top shape, you'll be the one who ensures that every plate is filled with perfection. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be an essential ingredient in our recipe for success, apply now, and let's cook up something great together! What you will be doing The Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations at our pasta and sauce production facility. This position oversees maintenance activities to keep our lines running efficiently, ensuring that every batch of pasta and every jar of sauce meet the highest quality standards. The Maintenance Lead will coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and lead a team dedicated to minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The position will be based in Merced, CA.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in food processing.
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment repair and preventive maintenance practices.
Experience managing departmental budgets.
Working knowledge of Heat Transfer, Material Handling, and Fluid Mechanics relevant to pasta cooking and sauce preparation.
Ability to interface with regulatory agencies.
Strong technical troubleshooting skills for industrial food-processing equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Automated Control Systems (PLCs and PCs) preferred.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is preferred.
Experience managing vendor relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance operations in accordance with company policies and food safety regulations.
Plan, assign, and direct work for maintenance team members; address internal concerns promptly and professionally.
Communicate updates and issues to the Plant Maintenance Manager through clear written and verbal reports.
Schedule and ensure completion of preventive maintenance (PMs) in PMC system to keep pasta and sauce lines running smoothly.
Maintain accurate daily maintenance records for compliance and operational tracking.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial food-manufacturing equipment, including mixers, extruders, cookers, and packaging machinery.
Perform preventive maintenance to ensure consistent production of high-quality pasta and sauces.
Apply lean manufacturing principles and new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Repair mechanical and electrical issues; fabricate and modify equipment as needed to support production demands.
Replace worn or broken parts and assist with ordering processes to maintain inventory for critical components.
Interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints accurately for complex systems.
Work with pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and boiler systems essential for pasta cooking and sauce preparation.
Ensure adherence to company policies and food safety standards.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines (OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, etc.).
Support production of safe, high-quality pasta and sauce products through proper equipment maintenance.