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.
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
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 preferredTechnical 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
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 holidaysAccident, 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.
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