Shift Manager - Operations

Shift Manager - Operations United States Steel Corporation - Hoover, AL We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Factory Shift Manager to oversee the manufacturing operations at our facility in Bessemer, AL. The Factory Shift Manager will be responsible for ensuring production targets are met, maintaining and improving cycle time and takt time, hiring new labor, ensuring plant safety, process improvements and upholding 5S standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met. Monitor and improve cycle time and takt time to enhance efficiency. Hire, train, develop, and lead plant labor. Serve as the primary point of contact with third-party staffing agencies, coordinating labor requirements, staffing levels, schedules, and workforce needs to support factory operations. Ensure all safety protocols are followed and maintain a safe working environment. Implement and maintain 5S standards to ensure a clean and organized workplace. Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. Address and resolve any production issues that arise. Maintain accurate production records and reports. Manage and lead all key main activities, construction, improvements, equipment installation, commissioning, etc on the Bessemer plant location. Identify and implement continue improvement actions. Help manage inventory and flag critical items ahead of time. Serve as the connection between the construction site and factory, managing logistics and shipments. Think strategically and propose solutions to gain efficiency, improve quality, and maintain safety as the top priority. Help the Engineering team reviewing drawings, projects, and propose recommendations to what is better for the factory operations. Responsible for opening the factory in the morning, since we have only one shift of production for now. Lead daily production meetings. Qualifications: Proven experience as a supervisor or similar role in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations. Experience with cycle time and takt time management. Working knowledge of safety protocols (including OSHA regulations) and 5S standards. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Effective communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish (conversational or higher) required. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, Law degree or similar, or equivalent hands on experience. Ability to lift up to 50lbs, walk and move throughout the production floor for extended periods, comfortable wearing required PPE in an industrial environment (noise, heat and machinery exposure). Proficiency with standard production/inventory tracking systems and Microsft Excel. Experience working with an Innovation and open mind work environment. Manufacturing and Construction Mindset, at least one year of experience in both. People Leadership, at least one year. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma). Previous experience with sheet metal fabrication (rollforming, bending, cutting) equipment and related processes is a plus. Bilingual: English & Spanish (fluent). Demonstrate strong values, positive attitude, and hands on approach to leadership. Career Growth: This role offers significant career growth opportunities as the business expands and operations scale up.