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Steel Mill Operations & Reliability Leadership (Modernization Program)

TekPro Engineering
Granite, IL Other
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Lead in a Modernizing Steel Mill Step onto a site in Granite City where hundreds of millions are being invested to modernize a globally recognized steel operation that supports aerospace and medical supply chains. TekPro, a direct-hire recruiting partner to leading manufacturers, is conducting a national search for multiple leadership hires. Rotating and day-shift roles are available, with relocation assistance for select positions. About the Opportunity These high-visibility, direct-hire roles offer strong compensation, long-term stability, and clear advancement in a heavily invested facility. You will shape safety, reliability, production performance, and continuous improvement across core steelmaking operations. Open Leadership Paths 1) Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical & Electrical) — 11 Openings Schedule: Rotating (required)Compensation: $95,000–$110,000 base (flexible for the right candidate) Bonus OTOutstanding benefits include:6% 401(k) matchProfit sharing100% employer-paid health benefitsEducation assistance / tuition coverageHSA optionsVision coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Disability coverageComprehensive secondary benefits packageWhat you’ll lead: Frontline mechanical or electrical maintenance teams in a heavy industrial steel environment, driving safety, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance execution.Ideal profile: Robust mechanical or electrical maintenance background in heavy industry; manufacturing or steel supervisory experience preferred; comfort with rotating shifts; strong troubleshooting and safety leadership. 2) Area Manager — Heavy Industrial Operations Schedule: Day shift | Salaried leadershipCompensation: $130,000–$155,000 base 18–20% bonus targetWhat you’ll lead: A major operating area in a large-scale steel mill, steering safety, production, cost control, capital project execution, and continuous improvement.Ideal profile: Proven leadership in steel or heavy industrial manufacturing; experience guiding supervisors and large production teams; strong operational and financial acumen; willingness to relocate (national search with assistance available). This is a high-impact executive opportunity within an aggressively modernizing facility. 3) Primary Shift Manager — Steel Production Schedule: Rotating | Salaried leadershipCompensation: $80,000–$100,000 base Bonus OvertimePremium benefits include:6% 401(k) company matchProfit sharing100% employer-paid medical benefitsEducation reimbursementHSA & vision coverageEAP & disability insuranceComprehensive benefits packageWhat you’ll lead: End-to-end steelmaking from furnace to casting in a high-heat, high-throughput setting, ensuring safety, productivity, workforce coordination, and quality across rotating shifts.Ideal profile: Hands-on background in integrated steel or heavy metals manufacturing; experience as a production supervisor or shift manager; knowledge of furnaces, casting, and molten metal processes; flexibility to work days/nights/weekends. Why Join Major capital investment and modernization underwayIndustry-leading compensation and profit sharing100% employer-paid healthcare (select roles)Long-term career growth in a stable, essential industryRelocation assistance for qualified candidates Apply with TekPro Ready to take the next step in steel or heavy industry leadership? Apply through TekPro to confidentially explore these direct-hire opportunities in Granite City.

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