Manufacturing Leadership Associate Rotational Program

United States Steel Corporation; Ecorse (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is seeking candidates for its Management Associate program, an entry-level development path for recent graduates. The program offers 12–24 months of cross-functional training with potential rotations and a focus on leadership capability for future roles in operations or support disciplines.

Positions require rotating schedules, weekends and holidays as needed, with 24/7/365 plant operations. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management and recent graduation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management.
• Graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university.
• Less than three years of professional work experience.
• Interest in a hands-on assignment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering or business principles and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment to maximize operating efficiency while managing a production crew.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the efforts of experienced technicians to keep production operations running smoothly.
• Consult with production and maintenance managers, plant engineers, staff professionals, and outside equipment manufacturers.
• Select, train, and supervise employees.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Process improvement

Initiative

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

U. S. Steel is seeking candidates for its Management Associate program, an entry-level development path for recent graduates. The program offers 12–24 months of cross-functional training with potential rotations and a focus on leadership capability for future roles in operations or support disciplines.

Positions require rotating schedules, weekends and holidays as needed, with 24/7/365 plant operations. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management and recent graduation are required.