Shift Manager - Steel Operations - United States Steel Corporation

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

The Shift Manager - Operations position is responsible for utilizing a hands-on approach to effectively deal with technical and non-technical issues related to production by recognizing potential problems and making critical decisions with little input from other managers. Additionally, this role will be directing the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the facility, and coordinating activities of workers engaged in overseeing the operation. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, and collaboration through two-way communication and encouraging new ideas and different perspectives that drive individual, team, and company success.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the U. S. Steel safety program to ensure a safe work environment, including proper housekeeping.
• Coordinate, organize, and direct activities of the operating crew
• Supervise union employees and work closely with vendors and contractors
• Monitor all steps of the operation to ensure Standard Quality and Operating Practices and guidelines are being followed
• Reduce unit downtime and improve performance of facility equipment
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality
• Plan and direct production activities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors
• Implementation of the production plan by coordinating material movement and equipment operation to meet customer specifications – including quality and delivery requirements
• Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Devise and implement cost saving strategies
• Perform administrative activities such as scheduling crews, completing production reports, conducting safety conversations, and compiling other reporting as necessary.
• Due to the nature of our business, our facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Therefore, this position may require rotating shift work, as well as weekend and/or holiday work

Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years work experience supervising crews required
• Experience working rotating shifts, which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience in a union environment or similar military leadership experience is a plus.
• Level and compensation will be based on experience.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)