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Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Gerdau · Monroe, MI

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Industry
Metals
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Gerdau (metals) in Monroe, MI. Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation, AutoCAD, SAP

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How this role compares

Against 95 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$145k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 52%
  • ✓ PLC 41%
  • Welding 32%
  • Robotics 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Gerdau in Monroe

2 other open roles at this site.

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by minimizing equipment downtime through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role provides leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel while coordinating daily maintenance activities and ensuring operational excellence across the facility.

The successful candidate will work closely with supervisors, superintendents, and other departments to resolve maintenance challenges, improve equipment reliability, and support production goals.

What You'll Do

  • ◆Lead and support maintenance personnel in daily repair and maintenance activities
  • ◆Assign projects and repairs while providing technical and hands-on support when needed
  • ◆Maintain plant equipment in a safe, functional, and productive operating condition
  • ◆Execute and support preventive maintenance programs for cranes, motors, machinery, and related equipment
  • ◆Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automation-related issues
  • ◆Partner with operations and production teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance
  • ◆Maintain maintenance records and reporting, including:
  • ◆Maintenance downtime logs
  • ◆Work request logs
  • ◆Fab shop logs
  • ◆Equipment and master plan updates
  • ◆Participate in employee development activities including training, orientation, coaching, and performance management
  • ◆Support hiring, disciplinary actions, attendance management, and employee evaluations
  • ◆Procure non-inventory parts and equipment as needed
  • ◆Ensure contractors comply with Gerdau policies and procedures

Safety Leadership

Safety is a core value at Gerdau. In this role, you will

  • ◆Provide full support for the implementation and management of safety systems
  • ◆Participate in accident and incident investigations
  • ◆Conduct routine safety inspections, employee contacts, lockout audits, and contractor safety reviews
  • ◆Ensure compliance with all safety rules and

requirements

  • ✓Maintain visual management standards throughout assigned areas
  • ✓Promote a strong culture of safety and accountability

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Responsible for employee safety
  • ◆Responsible for operational safety of equipment
  • ◆Responsible for minimizing downtime
  • ◆Cooperate effectively with other departments
  • ◆Responsible for employee discipline and accountability
  • ◆Responsible for carrying out company policies and procedures
  • ◆Responsible for procuring non-inventory parts and equipment
  • ◆Responsible for ensuring contractor compliance with Gerdau standards

responsibilities

in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. Employees are also required to report any situation that may have a detrimental impact on human health or the environment to their immediate supervisor.

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Benefits Effective Day One

We believe in supporting our employees both personally and professionally. Eligible employees receive:

  • •Medical and Prescription Coverage
  • •Dental Insurance
  • •Vision Insurance
  • •Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • •401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • •Basic Life and Accidental Life Insurance
  • •Health Advocate Services
  • •Employee Assistance Program
  • •Tuition Reimbursement Program

What We're Looking For

  • •High School Diploma or GED required
  • •Additional education preferred but not required, including an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • •Three years of supervisory and maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • •Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of additional education
  • •Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop employees
  • •Knowledge or experience in:
  • •Industrial hydraulics
  • •Mechanical, piping, and structural drawings
  • •Mechanical systems
  • •Water systems
  • •Rotating equipment
  • •Industrial automation
  • •PLCs and HMIs
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SAP, and PLEX
  • •Availability to work a swing shift schedule

Why Join Gerdau?

This role offers the opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your technical expertise and leadership skills will directly impact production reliability, safety, and operational success. You'll join a team that values innovation, employee development, and continuous improvement while working for a company recognized as a global leader in the steel industry.

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