Shift Manager I - Maintenance

United States Steel Corporation; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Shift Manager – Agglomerator Maintenance to lead maintenance operations, troubleshoot equipment, and apply engineering principles to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role will supervise technicians and coordinate with vendors and shop staff to plan and execute tasks, while upholding safety, quality, and teamwork standards. Experience supervising crews in industrial settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years supervising crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including extended workdays, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supervising unionized employees is a plus.
• Strong maintenance practices and reliability knowledge.
• Familiarity with pumps, conveyors, fans, motors.

Responsibilities

• Administer the U.S. Steel safety program and maintain a safe work environment.
• Role model safety, environmental compliance, quality and productivity.
• Directly supervise union employees.
• Coordinate with vendors, contactors and shop groups to execute tasks.
• Interpret specs, blueprints and work orders and assign duties.
• Drive maintenance crew productivity while ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of spares for efficient operations.
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with maintenance staff.
• Follow, improve and develop maintenance programs.
• Devise cost-saving strategies and contribute to maintenance plans.
• Develop methods to eliminate maintenance problems and improve product quality.
• Schedule crews, payroll, reporting, and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

United States Steel is looking for a Shift Manager - Agglomerator Maintenance that will be responsible for applying engineering principles, troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to evaluate and make decisions that resolve operational conditions and improve reliability. In addition, this role will supervise, direct, and coordinate efforts of experienced technicians, craftsmen, and project planners to repair and maintain mechanical and/or electrical equipment to maximize operating efficiencies and improve reliability. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of integrity, initiative, 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
• Role model good behaviors in safety, environmental compliance, quality, and productivity
• Directly supervise union employees
• Work closely with vendors, contactors, and Shop employee groups to execute tasks
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and work orders to workers and assign duties accordingly
• Drive productivity of maintenance crews to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and on time
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Maintain proper inventories of required spares in order to provide efficient operations
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with a team of mechanical/electrical maintenance staff
• Use technical knowledge, equipment documentation, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules to follow, improve, and develop preventative and routine maintenance programs
• Devise and implement cost saving strategies
• Provide input into the development of maintenance plans
• Develop and implement methods and procedures designed to eliminate maintenance problems and improve product quality
• Perform administrative activities such as scheduling crews, payroll, completing reports, developing safety procedures, work order backlog review, and complying other reporting as necessary

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 5 years work experience supervising crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to work rotating shifts which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor of Science or Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Electrical Maintenance or similar degree program or equivalent years of demonstrated knowledge in a large industrial/maintenance environment.
• Experience supervising unionized employees or similar military leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and reliability principles
• Knowledge of plant processing equipment such as pumps, conveyors, fans, motors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to be assertive and influential
• Desire to drive continuous improvement

The base salary of $76,208 to $114,313 is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

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.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in 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:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

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.)