Maintenance Shift Manager - 24/7 Ops, Union-Lead Advantage

Korn Ferry; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with a Pittsburgh-based steelmaker for a Shift Manager (Maintenance) role. The incumbent will lead union technicians and contractors to achieve reliability, safety, and production goals in a 24/7 rotating shift.

The role requires strong maintenance background, active duty military experience (4+ years), and proven ability to engage teams in a collaborative environment while driving continuous improvements across electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years US Military Active Duty experience is required.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, substations, switchgear, or industrial electrical maintenance.
• Union leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to evaluate and resolve operational conditions and improve reliability.
• Supervise and coordinate union employees (technicians, craftsmen, planners) for repair and maintenance.
• Follow and develop preventative maintenance programs using equipment docs, safety procedures, and schedules.
• Diagnose machinery and equipment malfunctions with maintenance staff.
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with mechanical/electrical teams.
• Interpret blueprints and job orders, assign duties accordingly.
• Maintain inventories of spares and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Perform administrative tasks like scheduling, reporting, and safety conversations.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Team coordination

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Korn Ferry is partnering with a Pittsburgh-based steelmaker for a Shift Manager (Maintenance) role. The incumbent will lead union technicians and contractors to achieve reliability, safety, and production goals in a 24/7 rotating shift.

The role requires strong maintenance background, active duty military experience (4+ years), and proven ability to engage teams in a collaborative environment while driving continuous improvements across electrical and mechanical systems.