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Maintenance Manager - Burns Harbor, IN
SMS LLCBurns Harbor, IN, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Apr 2026
About the role
Maintenance ManagerSMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker' safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS Burns Harbor is seeking a highly skilled, SAFETY FOCUSED and results-driven Maintenance Manager. This role oversees the maintenance and reliability of heavy mobile equipment used in steel mill scrap operations. This role is responsible for leading maintenance teams, managing preventive maintenance programs, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of equipment critical to production.
The ideal candidate has experience working on/with our equipment. Primary equipment includes loaders, pot carriers, excavators, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, railcars, and on-site haul/dump trucks.
SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment & Maintenance Oversight
Safety Responsibilities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has experience working on/with our equipment. Primary equipment includes loaders, pot carriers, excavators, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, railcars, and on-site haul/dump trucks.
SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment & Maintenance Oversight
- Manage all maintenance activities for heavy mobile equipment fleet
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational issues
- Ensure timely repairs to minimize production downtime
- Coordinate major repairs, rebuilds, and vendor service work
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and equipment history
- Supervise and support unionized maintenance technicians and mechanics
- Schedule staffing and prioritize daily/weekly maintenance work
- Train and develop team members on equipment, troubleshooting, and safety practices
- Enforce accountability, productivity, and quality standards
- Work closely with operations (foremen, operators, scale house) to align maintenance with production needs
- Respond quickly to breakdowns and urgent repair needs
- Assist in evaluating equipment performance and recommending improvements or replacements
- Manage parts inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Control maintenance costs while maintaining high equipment reliability
- Track and analyze maintenance KPIs (downtime, cost per hour, PM compliance, etc.)
Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and OSHA standards
- Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team
- Conduct equipment inspections and ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe shop and work area
- Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and site rules
Qualifications
- Technical or trade certification or associate’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of maintenance experience with heavy mobile equipment
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a union shop pre
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