Shift Manager I - Maintenance

U. S. Steel•Ecorse, MI

21d

About The Position

United States Steel is seeking a Shift Manager – Maintenance (Cold Rolling-Electrical) to support Cold Rolling operations. The role leads maintenance crews, resolves equipment issues, and helps ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems. It focuses on equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production, quality, and planning through effective supervision, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities. The Shift Manager promotes safe work practices, leads electrical maintenance and repairs, supervises union maintenance employees and contractors, and coordinates maintenance priorities with Operations and Planning. The role also supports continuous improvement, communicates equipment status across shifts, completes shift and maintenance documentation, and manages staffing, attendance, overtime, and shift coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience supervising maintenance crews in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and maintenance practices.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a similar program, or equivalent years of demonstrated maintenance experience in a large industrial environment.
Experience in Cold Rolling steel production or a similar manufacturing environment.
Background in electrical maintenance, such as millwright, mechanic, or similar experience.
Experience working with unionized employees or similar leadership experience.
Familiarity with PLC, level control, conduit, DC systems, and motors.
Experience using maintenance management systems, such as work orders and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, proper housekeeping, and safe work practices; ensure work complies with company procedures, conduct safety talks, address hazards, and administer the safety program.
Lead electrical maintenance activities supporting safe and reliable Cold Rolling operations, respond promptly to breakdowns, and oversee inspection, repair, and maintenance of rolling stands and mill housings; rolls, bearings, and gearboxes; hydraulic and lubrication systems; and coil-handling equipment.
Prioritize emergency repairs and planned maintenance according to safety, equipment reliability, and production needs.
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, and support employee training and development through on-the-job coaching.
Coordinate with Operations and Planning to prioritize and schedule repairs, preventive maintenance, and other planned work.
Review work orders for scope, labor, materials, and safety requirements, and ensure completed work is properly documented.
Coordinate crew, contractor, tool, and critical spare-part needs for efficient maintenance execution.
Communicate equipment status, schedule changes, and outstanding work across shifts and departments.
Identify recurring equipment issues and work with teams to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and improve equipment performance; encourage employee ideas for improving safety and efficiency.
Complete shift reports and communicate equipment status during shift handoffs; track completed work and outstanding issues; support required reporting and documentation.
Schedule maintenance crews and manage staffing needs, including attendance, overtime, and shift coverage.
Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and adherence to work schedules; address concerns promptly and consistently.
Hold employees accountable for safe work practices, job performance, quality, productivity, and completion of assigned work.
Administer company policies, the labor agreement, and applicable work rules fairly and consistently, including coaching and corrective action when necessary.
Maintain accurate employee, attendance, overtime, and performance records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.