Maintenance Manager

Albertsons Companies • Melrose Park, IL

9d • $130,000 - $142,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing a safe and clean work environment for visitors and associates at the Melrose Park Distribution Center. The role has 24-hour, 7-day-a-week responsibility for managing warehouse facilities, equipment, and building and facility associates to ensure accurate, economical, and efficient operations. All work must comply with company, distribution center, department, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position is based in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems, process safety management (PSM/OSHA), and risk management plan (RMP/EPA) compliance.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 20, NFPA 13, and NFPA 70 requirements concerning shock hazards and arc flash.
• Skilled labor aptitude and ability to understand mechanical, electrical, piping, and structural equipment.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, including the ability to empower, supervise, coach, and direct a diverse workforce.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for communicating with all levels of the organization.
• Experience managing a department budget.
• Ability to manage large capital projects.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience in refrigerated distribution.
• Experience in a union environment and strong labor relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and maintenance of the retail material handling equipment (MHE) fleet, communicating repairs and replacements with store personnel.
• Set and monitor short- and long-term maintenance performance targets.
• Stay current on federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and company work requirements related to maintenance and warehouse operations.
• Manage labor relations, including grievances involving corporate, warehouse employees, and union business agents.
• Ensure facilities and equipment meet applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, and NFPA requirements.
• Ensure department personnel are trained in safe equipment operation and repair, including emergency tasks and procedures.
• Manage capital development, cost estimation, and project management.
• Ensure safe operation of refrigeration systems, including ammonia systems, boilers, and chillers, and oversee process safety management (PSM).
• Keep CMMS data current and accurate, including asset, purchasing, and inventory information.
• Supervise engineers, mechanics, and associated personnel.
• Develop a distribution work environment that promotes trust, teamwork, quality, and safety.
• Assist in creating, reviewing, and modifying workflow procedures and tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Medical, dental, 401(k), and other health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO or flexible time off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits.
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

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