Plant Maintenance Manager B - Milk

Albertsons Companies•Bellevue, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is seeking a proven maintenance & reliability operations leader with strong technical depth, 8+ years in manufacturing maintenance leadership, and a passion for building high-performing teams. In this high-impact role, you’ll stand up preventive and predictive programs, optimize equipment performance, and champion continuous improvement across safety, quality, and operations. The position is located in Bellevue, WA.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering leadership within manufacturing (food or CPG preferred).
Proven experience in maintenance supervision, preferably in a dairy production environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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).
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.
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.
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.