Shift Manager I - Maintenance

3365614No5238549710.00.005-Jun-2026Shift Manager I - Maintenance

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)

13967BRUnited States Steel CorporationShift Manager-Maintenance (Cold Rolling-Mechanical)Ecorse

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.)

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