What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Manager – Mine Operations position at United States Steel Corporation?
Build your career at U. S. Steel Keetac—supporting our Mine Operations team in a fast-paced, safety-focused industrial environment.
The Shift Manager – Mine Operations position is responsible for using a hands-on approach to effectively address technical and non-technical issues related to production. This role requires recognizing potential problems and making critical decisions with limited input from other managers.
Additionally, this role directs the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the facility and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in overseeing operations. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, and collaboration through two-way communication, while encouraging new ideas and different perspectives that drive individual, team, and company success.
Responsibilities:
The Shift Manager – Mine Operations position is responsible for using a hands-on approach to effectively address technical and non-technical issues related to production. This role requires recognizing potential problems and making critical decisions with limited input from other managers.
Additionally, this role directs the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the facility and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in overseeing operations. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, and collaboration through two-way communication, while 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.
- Coordinate, organize, and direct activities of the operating crew.
- Supervise union employees and work closely with vendors and contractors.
- Monitor all steps of the operation to ensure Standard Quality and Operating Practices and guidelines are followed.
- Reduce unit downtime and improve performance of facility equipment.
- Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Plan and direct production activities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
- Implementation of the production plan by coordinating material movement and equipment operation to meet customer specifications – including quality and delivery requirements.
- Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
- Devise and implement cost-saving strategies.
- Perform administrative activities such as scheduling crews, completing production reports, conducting safety conversations, and compiling other reporting as necessary.
- Due to the nature of our business, our facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Therefore, this position will require rotating shift work, as well as weekend and/or holiday work.
- H.S. Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Industrial Technology or similar degree program or equivalent years of demonstrated knowledge in large industrial maintenance/operation environment.
- Experience working rotating shifts, which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Prior experience in a union environment or similar military leadership experience is a plus.
- This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $71,009 - $106,514