Shift Manager II - Operations

United States Steel Corp

Gary, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Construction, Cost Control, Facilities Management, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Leadership, Military, Operations Management, Operations Processes, People Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Steel Industry, Talent Management
LOCATION
Gary, IN
POSTED
23 days ago

3365496No5238549710.00.015-May-2026Shift Manager II - OperationsThe Shift Manager - Operations position is responsible for utilizing a hands-on approach to effectively deal with technical and non-technical issues related to production by recognizing potential problems and making critical decisions with little input from other managers. Additionally, this role will be directing the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the facility, and coordinating activities of workers engaged in overseeing the operation. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively engage teams and promote an environment of respect, communication, 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.
  • 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 being 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 may require rotating shift work, as well as weekend and/or holiday work

Requirements:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 5 years work experience supervising crews required
  • 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.
  • Level and compensation will be based on experience.

14002BRUnited States Steel CorporationProduction Supervisor - Tin OperationsGary

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.)

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

About the Company

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United States Steel Corp

U. S. Steel is one of the leading producers of value-added steels and the largest integrated steel producer headquartered in the United States. We are a high-tech, leading-edge company whose rich history of talented people, high-quality products, and innovation spans more than a century. Our vision is clear — Making Steel. World Competitive. Building Value.

U. S. Steel is a major supplier of high-quality hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheet products and the continent's largest producer of tubular products, meticulously designed to meet a new generation of demands.

We maintain major production operations in the United States, Canada, and Central Europe, where our annual raw steelmaking capability of 29.3 million net tons translates into a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for various industries, including appliances, automotive, construction, and energy.

Above all, our strength is our people. With more than 38,000 diverse and talented employees worldwide, we achieve strong business results in an environment of teamwork and inclusion.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Mining
FOUNDED
1901
WEBSITE
https://www.ussteel.com/