What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Albertsons/Safeway?
Job Description
Why choose us?
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.
Main responsibilities:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead engineering operations across multiple food manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for developing and executing engineering strategies that improve plant performance, ensure food safety and compliance, and support company growth. The Director will partner closely with operations, quality, and supply chain teams while traveling regularly to support and align site-level execution.
Strategic Leadership
Multi-Site Engineering Management
Capital Projects
Technical & Operational Excellence
Food Safety & Compliance
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Strategic Leadership
Multi-Site Engineering Management
Capital Projects
Technical & Operational Excellence
Food Safety & Compliance
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values
#LI-AC1
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
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.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-(option #4).
Why choose us?
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.
Main responsibilities:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead engineering operations across multiple food manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for developing and executing engineering strategies that improve plant performance, ensure food safety and compliance, and support company growth. The Director will partner closely with operations, quality, and supply chain teams while traveling regularly to support and align site-level execution.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-site engineering strategy aligned with company goals
- Standardize engineering practices, processes, and performance metrics across all facilities
- Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to support production goals
- Lead capital planning and long-term infrastructure strategy across plants
Multi-Site Engineering Management
- Provide leadership and oversight to plant engineering teams across multiple locations
- Build and develop high-performing teams, including plant engineers and maintenance leaders
- Ensure consistency in maintenance programs, reliability standards, and asset management
- Travel regularly (30-50%) to manufacturing sites to support teams and drive alignment
Capital Projects
- Lead capital project execution from concept through commissioning
- Manage budgets, timelines, and ROI for equipment and facility investments
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Technical & Operational Excellence
- Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all manufacturing equipment
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Support automation, process optimization, and technology upgrades
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA, USDA)
- Partner with Quality to maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance
- Support sanitary design and hygienic equipment standards
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-site engineering strategy aligned with company goals
- Standardize engineering practices, processes, and performance metrics across all facilities
- Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to support production goals
- Lead capital planning and long-term infrastructure strategy across plants
Multi-Site Engineering Management
- Provide leadership and oversight to plant engineering teams across multiple locations
- Build and develop high-performing teams, including plant engineers and maintenance leaders
- Ensure consistency in maintenance programs, reliability standards, and asset management
- Travel regularly (30-50%) to manufacturing sites to support teams and drive alignment
Capital Projects
- Lead capital project execution from concept through commissioning
- Manage budgets, timelines, and ROI for equipment and facility investments
- Coordinate vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Technical & Operational Excellence
- Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety of all manufacturing equipment
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Support automation, process optimization, and technology upgrades
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA, USDA)
- Partner with Quality to maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance
- Support sanitary design and hygienic equipment standards
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values
#LI-AC1
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
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.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-(option #4).