US Steel announced Wednesday two management changes at its European and North American operating facilities. Scott Buckiso has been named vice president – European Solutions and president – US Steel Kosice, succeeding George Babcoke, who has elected to retire following 39 years of service with the company. Additionally, the company announced that Amy Smith-Yoder will succeed Buckiso as general manager – Mon Valley Works. The changes are effective May 31.
In his new role, Buckiso will assume executive responsibility for the company's operations in the Slovak Republic. As general manager – Mon Valley Works, Smith-Yoder will be responsible for overseeing operations at the four facilities that comprise the company's Mon Valley Works: Clairton Plant (coking and coal chemical operation) in Clairton, Pa.; Edgar Thomson Plant (steelmaking operations) in Braddock, Pa.; Irvin Plant (finishing) in West Mifflin, Pa.; and Fairless Plant (galvanizing) near Philadelphia.