Shift Manager Operations

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for Shift Manager Operations at our Burns Harbor, Indiana operation. The Operations Shift Manager coordinates the Safety and Quality activities and oversees production of a production line in accordance with safety, material quality and production standards.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Perform safety, quality, and environmental audits on a timely basis.

• Uphold and enforce safety, environmental, job procedures and maintain general discipline of the crew.

• Monitor the operation and intercede promptly with corrective action, coordinating multiple disciplines in the execution of these duties.

• Schedule and supervise hourly personnel, working directly with them on the shop floor and from the shift manager’s office. Ensure direct reports receive proper training and utilization, while establishing an equitable relationship focused on excellence in safety and production.

• Work with maintenance organization, planners, and schedulers in developing work lists for repair and/or preventative maintenance items.

• Make operational decisions in high-stress situations, following direction from superiors and abiding by corporate policies and procedures.

• Develop and perform studies to identify problems, make recommendations to achieve desired improvements, and communicate process improvement ideas to workforce that promote reliability, quality, and productivity.

• Supervise a turn crew of operating and maintenance personnel in the operating department to which assigned.

• Communicate with upstream and downstream operations and non-Cleveland-Cliffs contractors to coordinate work, deliveries, and service.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year technical or managerial degree, or high school diploma with significant experience.

• Two years of industrial/manufacturing experience.

• Available to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a multi-level organization that operates 24/7, and work extended hours as needed.

• Self-motivated, with minimal direction required for day-to-day operations.

• Proven team building skills, works well with others of diverse backgrounds, and is able to motivate others.

• Proven communication (verbal and written), analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

• Must be able to work in a hot, dusty environment. Climbing stairs, ladders, and walking inclines. Able to work/walk safely on uneven surfaces. Able to work outdoors in all weather.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution in supervision, technology, or related discipline.

• Five (5) years of supervisory experience in steel mill, manufacturing, process, production or equivalent facility.

• Successful track record working with a represented workforce in a heavy industrial setting.

• Knowledge of safety and health policies including key components of the OSHA regulations ASTM specifications.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off and more.