Maintenance Department General Supervisor

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) company match 4.5%

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing company in Youngstown is seeking a Maintenance General Supervisor to oversee operations in their Finishing Plants. This role involves ensuring equipment reliability, leading maintenance strategies, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with steel industry experience and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Steel industry experience is essential.
• Prior supervisory experience in technical or maintenance teams.
• Comfort using data and statistical techniques.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations ensuring equipment reliability and safety.
• Champion a safe work environment for employees.
• Lead maintenance strategies to support production goals.
• Pinpoint opportunities for equipment upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Maintenance General Supervisor, you’ll oversee maintenance operations across our FQM and OWD Finishing Plants, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Your Role at a Glance

Step into a leadership role where your expertise keeps our plant running safely, efficiently, and at peak performance. In this position, you will:

• Champion a safe, healthy, and secure work environment for every employee.
• Keep critical plant equipment operating at the highest standards to support internal customers.
• Lead cost‑effective maintenance strategies that support production goals.
• Ensure equipment is ready on time — keeping downtime low and productivity high.
• Pinpoint opportunities for equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Lead, coach, and support your team while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
• Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement using lean principles.
• Strengthen communication across all departments and organizational levels.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Steel industry and material‑handling experience — a must for success in this environment.
• Prior supervisory experience leading technical or maintenance teams.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with real‑world troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with all levels of the organization.
• Project management abilities to lead improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Analytical thinking, including comfort using data and statistical techniques to make decisions.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• A willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation to support plant operations.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well‑being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

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