Operations Management Associate – Hands-On Manufacturing Lead

United States Steel; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel offers a Management Associate – Operations program in a manufacturing facility. You will train in Safety, Quality, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving, gaining hands-on experience while supporting production teams.

The role emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt to rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration 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.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering and/or business principles to maximize operating efficiency in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the efforts of experienced technicians to maintain production efficiency.
• Consult with production and maintenance managers, plant engineers, staff professionals, and outside equipment manufacturers.
• Select, train, and supervise employees.
• May require rotating schedules, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business Administration/Operations Management

Job description

U. S. Steel offers a Management Associate – Operations program in a manufacturing facility. You will train in Safety, Quality, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving, gaining hands-on experience while supporting production teams.

The role emphasizes leadership development, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to adapt to rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, to keep operations running smoothly.