General Supervisor Maintenance

Sterling Steel Company produces over 500,000 tons of wire rod annually. Customers have various uses for this rod, including Leggett & Platt making bed springs, which they invented. Leggett & Platt purchased a portion of Northwestern Steel and Wire and reopening it as Sterling Steel Company in 2002. Leggett is not only the owner of SSC, they are also one of the largest customers. It is the mission of Sterling Steel Company to be the Safest and Lowest Cost provider of Quality Steel . We are committed to conform to all established requirements and expectations of our customers and to a philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement. Meeting these goals requires teamwork, dedication, and ongoing training from all our 275+ employees. Leggett & Platt’ s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future. Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People , we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products. From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett: Bedding The world leader in bedding technology. Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world. Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably. Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group Overview: Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by Supervising Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical) Supervisors and all Maintenance activities in the Rod Mill. Responsibilities & Duties: 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 Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge: 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 Physical Demands: Work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE Work at heights wearing fall protection occasionally Work in dusty, greasy, dirty mill, outside and climate-controlled office environments Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill, Admin Building or Melt Shop) Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk/computer Dexterity to operate office machinery Strength and stamina to walk long distances and remain on feet for majority of workday Walk up/down stairs & climb ladders safely Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally Communicate effectively in English verbally & in writing Above average computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery/mobile equipment Tool/Machines/Equipment Used: Computer Phone Mechanical tools Electrical tools Mobile equipment UTV Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 Sterling Steel employees receive a base salary plus production-based incentive pay. This is a good-faith estimate of the salary range of this position. Specific wages are offered based on the employees’ experience and education. Benefits: Leggett & Platt offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vison, life, disability injury and critical illness insurance for employees and eligible dependents, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, vacation. What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together. Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change. Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us! We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you. 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