Management Associate - Maintenance
- Location not stated
- Entry level
- 1 day ago
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
Job Description
The U. S. Steel Management Associate Program is an entry-level leadership development program designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential college graduates into future operations and business leaders. Based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Management Associates participate in a structured 12-24 month development program that combines hands-on operational experience, project-based assignments, leadership training, and rotational exposure across multiple business functions.Management Associates will gain first-hand experience supporting manufacturing operations while working alongside operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and leadership teams. Participants will be challenged with meaningful projects focused on safety, reliability, process improvement, operational performance, and business results. Successful candidates must be willing to work in industrial environments, learn from frontline teams, and take an active role in solving complex operational challenges.
This program is intended to prepare participants for future leadership opportunities within U. S. Steel's manufacturing operations and support functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Support operational, engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement projects across the facility.
• Participate in rotational assignments designed to provide broad exposure to manufacturing and business operations.
• Work directly with frontline employees, supervisors, and leaders to understand operational processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze production, quality, reliability, cost, and safety data to support decision-making and operational performance.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, productivity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic and operational projects.
• Develop and present recommendations to plant leadership.
• Participate in leadership development, training, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Travel as needed to support training, rotational assignments, project work, and development opportunities across U. S. Steel locations.
Candidate Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Must graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must have graduated within the last three years at the time of hire.
• Must have no more than three years of professional full-time work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to operational areas.
• Fully mobile and willing to relocate or travel for developmental assignments and future career opportunities.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous internship, co-op, project, manufacturing, engineering, operations, or leadership experience.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, industrial processes, continuous improvement, reliability, maintenance, or operational leadership.
• Experience leading teams, organizations, projects, athletics, or extracurricular activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
Preferred Skills
We are looking for motivated self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for leadership and operational excellence. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong academic achievement and technical aptitude.
• Leadership potential and a desire to build a career in manufacturing operations.
• A willingness to be hands-on in the operation and learn directly from frontline employees.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining focused on day-to-day operational execution.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professional growth.
Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Travel & Mobility Requirements: Candidates must be fully mobile and willing to travel and/or relocate for rotational assignments, project work, training opportunities, and future career development opportunities throughout U. S. Steel's operations network.
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
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 visitwww.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Management Associate - Maintenance · United States Steel Corporation