Plant Maintenance Lead

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Memphis to oversee repair, maintenance and installation of machines and equipment across the plant. You will lead teams, coordinate utilities, and implement preventive maintenance programs to sustain continuous production.

You will collaborate with engineering and quality control to resolve issues, drive cost controls, and enforce safety policies while ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal skills to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong writing skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.

Responsibilities

• Ensures scheduled repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment are completed accurately and on-time to support production operations.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous heat, steam, power, gas, or air for operations.
• Implements preventative maintenance program with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for compliance with standards.
• Implements new methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• Requests tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and obtains quotes.
• Responsible for emission control systems and regulatory documentation.
• Implements training of workers to improve performance and adhere to policies.
• Confers with management to resolve maintenance problems and improve operations.
• Assists in cost control with departmental budgets.
• Manage all employees in area to protect company assets.
• Monitors employee training and suggests procedural changes.
• Involved in Lean initiatives affecting production methods and equipment performance.
• Supervise and motivate staff to achieve maintenance goals.
• Responsible for plant personnel safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Strong verbal skills

Strong writing skills

Strong computer skills

Advanced Problem-Solving Skills

Advanced mathematical skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Memphis to oversee repair, maintenance and installation of machines and equipment across the plant. You will lead teams, coordinate utilities, and implement preventive maintenance programs to sustain continuous production.

You will collaborate with engineering and quality control to resolve issues, drive cost controls, and enforce safety policies while ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations.