Unit Manager - Maintenance at Metallus Inc.

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Purpose and Scope

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for continuously advancing the St. Clair Plant maintenance and reliability process with respect to safety, quality, and productivity by analyzing the components of the various processes and developing plans for maintaining, improving, and implementing those plans at the lowest cost possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all maintenance and reliability staff and their associated activities for effective asset management.
• Develop and drive a plant-level maintenance strategy, direction, technical vision, and technical expertise for all direct reports and other plant associates.
• Develop and maintain systems to effectively schedule and maximize maintenance and reliability.
• Ensure proactive maintenance practices are effective and efficient in preventing breakdowns and maintaining quality control to maximize profits. Coordinate with operations to execute efficiently.
• Continually evaluate, establish, and improve maintenance and reliability methods and equipment.
• Establish data-driven efforts to minimize downtime and ensure machine startups and shutdowns are efficient.  Hold maintenance staff accountable for driving maintenance delays to low levels.
• Plan for future capital expenditures and collaborate with plant and corporate engineering teams on project execution to deliver on time and on budget.
• Demonstrate a true 'shop floor presence.'  Work closely with line operators to understand the current state of the equipment.
• Create an environment where the associates recognize the importance of following safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment.  Monitor practices and procedures to achieve OSHA recordable, lost time, and environmental goals.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages continuous improvement ideas and input from all associates.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, evaluation, and development of each associate. Ensure necessary work instructions, troubleshooting, training manuals, etc. are available, effective, and utilized while also using on-the-job training to further enhance abilities.
• Delegated responsibilities from St. Clair’s Plant Manager when required.

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance background with industrial machinery
• Knowledge and experience in outage planning, scheduling, and execution
• Strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals (Management and Technical) within and outside the business
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated aptitude in multigenerational planning
• Ability to translate data into clear and precise communication and action
• Knowledge of business financials and budgeting

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent with a minimum of 17 years experience in a manufacturing setting plus two years experience in Project Management or as a maintenance supervisor,

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field with a minimum of 14 years experience in a manufacturing setting plus two years experience in Project Management or as a maintenance supervisor

OR

Bachelor’s degree Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in a manufacturing setting plus two years experience in Project Management or as a maintenance supervision

Licenses or Certifications

Preferred CMRP Certification

Relocation is not offered for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.