Rod Mill Maintenance Manager

Rod Mill Maintenance Manager

Location: Peoria, IL Department: Maintenance Type: Full-time | Salaried Compensation: $107,000 - $130,000 | Job Grade 26 Bonus: Exceptional bonus structure Schedule: Primarily weekdays | Must be available for off-shifts, weekends, and emergencies as needed

Join Liberty SteelWire - where innovation meets reliability in American-made steel.

Are you a proven maintenance leader with a passion for driving uptime, safety, and continuous improvement? We're hiring a Rod Mill Maintenance Manager to lead our Rod Mill maintenance operations, overseeing supervisors, planners, and working closely with reliability and engineering to ensure top performance from every machine and every team member.

What You'll Do

Supervise and coach a team of maintenance supervisors and planners

Partner with Operations to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance

Champion preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

Oversee CMMS usage and leverage data to drive equipment reliability

Lead troubleshooting and resolution of chronic equipment issues

Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and modernization

Collaborate with engineering, vendors, and reliability experts on capital projects

Ensure labor relations compliance and foster a positive, engaged team environment

Monitor KPIs and develop data-driven solutions to meet production goals

What We're Looking For

ExperienceEducation:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred - or equivalent experience

5+ years in industrial maintenance, ideally in a Rod Mill or heavy manufacturing 3+ years managing supervisors and maintenance teams; union experience preferred

Technical Skills:

Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms and predictive maintenance tools

Familiarity with rolling mill equipment and automation systems

Leadership:

Proven ability to lead teams and build a culture of ownership and safety

Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams including Operations and Engineering

Metrics-Driven:

Ability to track and improve KPIs such as equipment uptime, MTTR/MTBF, work order compliance, and maintenance cost per unit

Why Join Us?

At Liberty SteelWire, you'll play a key leadership role in optimizing one of the most critical production areas of our mill.

American Made - Proudly manufacturing in Illinois

Career Growth - Technical training, development programs, and promotion potential Benefits Package Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple plans

Company-paid Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off - Vacation, personal, sick + 9 paid holidays

Accident, Critical IllnessWhole Life coverage options

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Apply today to take the lead in driving equipment performance and team excellence at Liberty SteelWire.

Liberty SteelWire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.