Job Posting: Shift Manager – Mine Operations

Job Description

Build your career at U. S. Steel Minntac—supporting our Mine Operations team in a fast-paced, safety-focused, industrial environment. The Mine 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 Mine, 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.
• Maintain positive working relationships between cross functioning teams and departments.
• Work dynamically with other departments to minimize production interruptions.
• Optimize the dispatch current best practices to maximize productivity.
• Ensure operating system and data accuracy.
• Coordinate, organize, and direct activities of the operating crew.
• Provide leadership to unionized 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.
• Utilize the Mine Dispatch Software to deliver quality material in accordance with the mine plan.
• 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, which will include extended workdays, weekends, and holidays, and working outdoors.

Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office 365 Suite of software.
• Experience working with WENCO Software or other fleet management systems are a plus.
• Level and compensation will be based on experience.
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Three (3) years of Open Pit Mining experience providing leadership to crews is a plus.
• Prior experience in a union environment or similar military leadership experience is a plus.
• The base salary of $71,009 to $106,514 is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

Competency Summary

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

Company Overview

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