Automation Reliability Program Manager

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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! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships.

This position offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

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, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well‑being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.

A one‑size‑fits‑all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

The Automation Maintenance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of automation systems and implementing strategies that ensure operational excellence across all distribution facilities. This role encompasses all maintenance activities related to conveyor systems, robotics, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), with a particular emphasis on case automation. The position is tasked with developing and sustaining best‑in‑class maintenance practices, driving equipment uptime, achieving cost efficiencies, and establishing formal training programs and dedicated training centers for internal technicians.

This role requires a strong focus on KPI‑driven performance, preparation of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and close collaboration with the corporate automation team on equipment upgrades, parts management, and accurate data entry.

• Oversee maintenance for conveyor, robotics, and AGV systems across all facilities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized maintenance practices focused on uptime and reliability.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for all automation equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for automation systems.

• Design and implement formal training programs and certification criteria for internal technicians.
• Establish and manage training centers to ensure technician skill development.
• Monitor training completion and maintain records of technician certifications.

• Define and track KPIs for maintenance performance (uptime, MTTR, cost savings).
• Prepare and deliver Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with actionable analytics.
• Maintain accurate data entry for maintenance activities and parts usage.

• Partner with automation teams on equipment upgrades and technology enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process optimization.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams for integration and compliance.

• Proficiency in maintenance management for conveyor, robotics, and AGV systems.
• Expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Ability to develop training programs and lead technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience in multi‑system…