Rod Mill Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical/Mechanical)

Leggett & Platt; Sterling (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical & Mechanical) to lead maintenance activities in the Rod Mill. You will plan preventative work, manage shutdowns, and work closely with production to maintain safety and uptime.

This role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to calls 24/7. Proficiency in Excel/Outlook/Word and clear English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Maintenance mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience.
• Troubleshooting 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 communicate in English.
• Minimum 3 yr supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
• Previous work in Steel Mill (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 knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Sterling Steel Company in Sterling, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical & Mechanical) to lead maintenance activities in the Rod Mill. You will plan preventative work, manage shutdowns, and work closely with production to maintain safety and uptime.

This role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to calls 24/7. Proficiency in Excel/Outlook/Word and clear English communication are essential.