Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Maintenance Manager – Hot Rolling Mill Job Location: Shreveport, LA Compensation: Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 + Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation package including lump-sum assistance (based on candidate's situation), temporary housing, and moving expenses. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations for a Hot Rolling Mill . This leadership position is responsible for driving safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance strategies while maximizing equipment availability and operational performance. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager , you will lead a team of approximately 60 employees , including 3 direct reports , and play a key role in improving plant reliability, maintenance processes, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead all maintenance operations for the Hot Rolling Mill, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production. Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime. Plan and oversee scheduled outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance projects. Manage maintenance budgets, cost control initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, planners, and maintenance technicians. Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Production, and external contractors to improve plant performance. Manage capital improvement and equipment upgrade projects from planning through execution. Utilize maintenance management systems (SAP PM or similar CMMS) to monitor maintenance performance and optimize asset reliability. Foster a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Build and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience within heavy industrial manufacturing. Hands-on experience in a Steel Mill or Hot Rolling Mill environment is required. Strong operations and maintenance leadership experience. Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, PLC fundamentals, and rotating equipment. Experience leading maintenance shutdowns, outages, and capital improvement projects. Experience with SAP PM or other CMMS platforms. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Top 3 Must-Haves: Steel Mill or Hot Rolling Mill experience. Strong operations and maintenance leadership experience. Technically strong with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and maintenance systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr