Maintenance Supervisor, Steel Mill (Electrical & Mechanical)

Leggett & Platt; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical and mechanical maintenance in the Rod Mill, plan preventive work, supervise maintenance teams, plan shutdowns, manage spares and budgets, and mentor maintenance staff.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership, clear English communication, and a willingness to be on call 24/7.

Qualifications

• Maintenance mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience.
• Trouble-shooting skills in both mechanical and electrical departments.
• Strong leadership and teamwork facilitation skills.
• Willingness and ability to respond to calls 24/7.
• Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English
• Willing and able to learn, retain and apply new information
• Effective organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Average Excel, Outlook and Word skills with ability to learn new software
• Minimum 3 yr supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
• Previous work in Steel Mill (specifically a Rod Mill) a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/management/manufacturing or related preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan preventative and general maintenance work and submit purchasing requisitions for necessary supplies and services.
• Plan for and lead teams during weekly and annual maintenance shutdowns.
• Participate in annual budgeting process.
• Continually strive to improve performance and quality by achieving all maintenance related KPIs
• Provide maintenance input when requested by Rod Mill Manager.
• Participate in training from HR, Rod Manager, Safety, and Leggett & Platt
• Partner with HR in hiring and disciplining maintenance employees and performing investigations regarding work comp, employee relations or union grievance.
• Encourage cooperation and teamwork among maintenance and production employees.
• Direct, train and provide back-up for Mechanical and Electrical Supervisors
• Train and assist maintenance employees as needed.
• Report to work as scheduled and available for on call as agreed upon
• Follow all related SJPs
• Adhere to and enforce all SSC Policies and Work Rules
• Comply with all SSC Safety rules and ensure all employees work safely
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical & mechanical

Leadership

24/7 on-call

English communication

Learning agility

Multi-tasking

Office software

supervisory experience

Steel mill experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management/manufacturing or related preferred

Tools

Computer

Phone

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Mobile equipment

UTV

Job description

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead electrical and mechanical maintenance in the Rod Mill, plan preventive work, supervise maintenance teams, plan shutdowns, manage spares and budgets, and mentor maintenance staff.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong leadership, clear English communication, and a willingness to be on call 24/7.