Manager - Operational Excellence en U. S. Steel Seamless Tubular Operations, LLC

• Lead process engineering initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency in tubular seamless steel production.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and digital tools to modernize operations and develop their resources in the new digitalization, robotics, automation era (examples: implementation of pipe to pipe traceability, Level 3 process control related automation, tooling tracking to pipe to pipe, robotics cells to reduce production cost, big data analysis).
• Oversee budgets and resources for innovation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, quality, engineering) to identify bottlenecks and deploy lean manufacturing solutions.
• Drive culture change to instill focus on fact-based management practices via the use of Lean Six Sigma and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Foster team culture and collaboration in executing interdepartmental Failure Analysis (for example, between Hot Mill and Q&T/Finishing Floors).
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to drive data-informed decisions and root cause analysis.
• Manage capital projects related to process upgrades/improvement initiatives, equipment installation, and plant layout optimization.
• Actively collaborate with Engineering department and participate in capital projects related discussions / workshops to design best in class new lines in terms of lean manufacturing and production efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required.
• At least ten years of relevant manufacturing industry experience.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing software tools.
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to lead and influence high-performing teams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and project management skills
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills  

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics platforms.
• Certification in Six Sigma, PMP, or Lean Manufacturing is a plus

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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Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
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