Maintenance Superintendent

Summary The Maintenance Superintendent provides strategic and handson leadership for all maintenance activities within the Bar Mill and Melt Shop. This role oversees maintenance supervisors, repair personnel, and utility staff to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment. The Superintendent manages work prioritization, resource allocation, training, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts while fostering a highmorale, collaborative, and safetyfocused work environment. Essential Functions Leadership & Communication Communicate company goals, objectives, and priorities to all maintenance personnel, both supervisory and hourly. Lead the training, development, and performance management of supervisors, repairers, and utility personnel. Enforce company rules, regulations, and performance standards for both salaried and hourly employees. Conduct weekly oneonone meetings with all salaried direct reports. Maintain high morale and promote a cooperative, engaged workforce. Safety & Compliance Actively participate in safety initiatives, including safety contacts, audits, and prompt accident investigations. Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and productivity programs. Promote good housekeeping and ensure a safe, compliant work environment across the Bar Mill and Melt Shop. Maintenance Operations Supervise and direct maintenance supervisors and hourly trades in daily repair, troubleshooting, and equipment modification activities. Review incoming work requests, assign priorities based on production requirements and manpower availability. Troubleshoot equipment issues to determine root causes and required repairs. Ensure parts, materials, and tools are available to support planned and unplanned work. Maintain accurate logs of completed work, overtime records, and verify time sheet accuracy. Review job requirements to determine labor, equipment, and material needs. Order parts, materials, and tools as required. Planning & Coordination Collaborate with Department Managers and Planners to develop and execute maintenance schedules and longrange plans. Ensure interdepartmental cooperation to support production goals and minimize downtime. Prioritize maintenance activities based on manufacturing needs and equipment criticality. Additional Responsibilities Apply strong oral communication skills to instruct, direct, and resolve conflicts among employees. Use effective written communication for internal correspondence and procedure development. Interpret specifications, procedures, and technical documentation to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate persuasion, negotiation, and motivational skills to maintain productivity and achieve winwin solutions. Maintain composure under pressure and manage effectively through change, interruptions, and highdemand situations. Anticipate and surface consequential issues, applying sound problemsolving and urgency to resolve them. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance. Duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance. Qualifications Core Competencies Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Technical knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices Strategic thinking and planning capability High engagement and leadership presence Effective verbal and written communication Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Solid leadership and teambuilding skills Education & Experience Solid maintenance or reliability experience required, preferably in heavy industrial or steelmaking environments. Highly desirable coursework or certifications include: Maintenance Planning, Reliability Centered Maintenance, A CMMS training certificate. Special Skills Strong computer literacy Ability to interface effectively with personnel at all organizational levels Reliable attendance and strong communication skills Ability to work in a highpressure, fastpaced environment Sound judgment in managing personnel, materials, and processes Ability to plan, monitor, control, and report progress on daily/weekly/monthly activities Technical effectiveness demonstrated through timely, accurate, and thorough documentation and recordkeeping Ability to plan, monitor, control, and report progress daily, weekly, and monthly Speed with which incumbent becomes well‑versed in essential technical subject matter Timeliness, accuracy and thoroughness of information and records used, developed and/or maintained Timeliness in response Adequacy of planning Physical Demands Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manual dexterity sufficient for handling materials and data entry, regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, lift objects up to 50 pounds; visual ability to read, write, supervise, inspect facilities, materials, equipment, use computers; auditory ability sufficient for instructing/directing others, use office equipment (phones, computers). Work Environment The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $92,200 to $138,200 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. #J-18808-Ljbffr