Shift Manager-Maintenance (Cold Rolling-Mechanical)

United States Steel is looking for a Shift Manager – Maintenance (Cold Rolling-Mechanical) to support cold rolling operations. This role is responsible for leading maintenance crews on shift, resolving equipment issues, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of mechanical systems across the line. The position focuses on keeping equipment running, minimizing downtime, and supporting production quality through effective supervision and coordination of maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

Safety & Work Environment

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including proper housekeeping and safe work practices
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company procedures
• Conduct safety talks and address hazards promptly
• Administer safety program
• Maintenance Execution
• Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance work on shift to support cold rolling operations
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and work with crews to quickly diagnose and repair issues
• Support maintenance of key equipment such as:
• Rolling stands and mill housings
• Rolls, bearings, and gearboxes
• Hydraulic and lubrication systems
• Coil handling equipment (reels, payoff units, conveyors)
• Help prioritize work to balance urgent repairs and planned maintenance
• Team Leadership
• Supervise union maintenance employees, including mechanics and contractors
• Assign work, provide direction, and ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and clear communication across shifts and departments
• Support training and development of employees through on-the-job coaching

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with operations and planning teams to schedule repairs and preventative maintenance
• Ensure work orders are completed and properly documented
• Maintain awareness of critical spare parts and support inventory needs
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify recurring equipment issues and work with teams to improve reliability
• Support efforts to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance
• Encourage ideas from team members to improve safety and efficiency

Administrative Duties

• Complete shift reports and communicate equipment status during shift handoffs
• Track work completed and outstanding issues
• Support required reporting and documentation
• Schedule maintenance crews
• Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising maintenance crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical  Manufacturing or similar degree program or equivalent years of demonstrated maintenance experience in a large industrial environment.
• Experience in cold rolling or similar manufacturing environment
• Background in mechanical maintenance (millwright, mechanic, or similar)
• Experience working with unionized employees or similar leadership experience
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, bearings, and rotating equipment
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., work orders, scheduling tools)