Maintenance Manager - Burns Harbor, IN

Key Responsibilities

• 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 preferred
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repair
• Experience in steel mill, scrap recycling, construction, quarry, or similar industrial environment preferred
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and diagnostic data
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency with maintenance software or CMMS systems is a must
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for off-shift or emergency calls