Maintenance Site Manager

Mural Group • Apple Grove, WV

5d

About The Position

A global leader in steel equipment and technology is commissioning a new facility in the Ashland / Apple Grove area and is seeking an experienced Site Manager to establish and run its maintenance workshop. The role involves building the workshop operation from the ground up, rather than inheriting an existing program. The manager will lead the maintenance team, support thin-slab caster production scheduling, resolve operational obstacles, and drive maintenance, safety, and continuous-improvement efforts across the site. Domestic and international travel is required during the first year for training and site visits with the OEM team.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the iron and steel industry.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role; individual contributors will not be considered.
• Maintenance management experience and a clear understanding of reliability engineering strategies, including planned maintenance, predictive programs, and RCFA.
• Hands-on knowledge of an operational or maintenance environment in steel or metals, such as a melt shop, rolling mill, casting operation, or machine shop, or equivalent.
• An engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering, or equivalent field experience demonstrating the same depth.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally during the first year for training and site visits with the OEM team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance workshop team at the new facility, ensuring equipment is properly maintained, resources are productive, and safety standards are upheld.
• Help define production schedules for thin-slab caster operations, accounting for mold and segment workshop capacity.
• Identify and resolve obstacles such as material shortages, design gaps, and scheduling conflicts.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide direct, timely feedback.
• Participate in and lead root cause analysis when equipment or process issues arise.
• Drive continuous improvement of procedures and machinery across the site.
• Maintain accurate time and performance reporting for the team.
• Make personnel decisions within HR policy and represent the maintenance function at the site level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager