Location East Chicago INCleveland-Cliffs Steel has multiple opening to join our team as a Shift Manager Maintenance at our East Chicago Indiana location. As a Shift Manager you will lead a skilled union maintenance workforce responsible for maintaining critical production equipment in one of our leading steel manufacturing operations. Youll play a key role in driving equipment reliability minimizing downtime improving maintenance processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact plant performance.Summary of ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise union maintenance craft employees engaged in preventive predictive corrective and emergency maintenance activities.Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily safety communications hazard identification safety observations and regulatory compliance.Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures during scheduled outages breakdowns and emergency situations.Partner closely with Operations Engineering Reliability and Maintenance teams to execute maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.Review and interpret work orders equipment history technical drawings blueprints production schedules and maintenance reports.Manage workforce performance employee development training coaching and accountability efforts.Address employee concerns grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with labor agreements and company policies.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diplomaGED and equivalent experience1 years of experience supervisory leading maintenance activities in a manufacturing industrial mining energy or heavy equipment environment.Knowledge of mechanical systems including drives hydraulics pumps gearboxes bearings and crane systems.Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls.Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics technical drawings and maintenance documentation.Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in a production environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word and Outlook.Strong communication leadership and team-building skills.Ability to work rotating shifts weekends holidays and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsThree 3 years of experience as a front -line maintenance supervisor in a heavy industrial environment.Steel industry experience.Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Engineering or related technical field.Equivalent combination of education military experience skilled trades training apprenticeship completion or relevant maintenance leadership experience will be considered.Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.Knowledge of predictive maintenance reliability practices and continuous improvement methodologies.Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore production of pellets and direct reduced iron and processing of ferrous scrap through 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 education assistance paid time off and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail tocareersclevelandcliffs.comor call 1-312 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, we are also the largest supplier of iron ore pellets in North America. In 2020, we acquired two major steelmakers, AK Steel and ArcelorMittal USA, vertically integrating our legacy iron ore business with quality-focused steel production and emphasis on the automotive end market. Our fully integrated portfolio includes custom-made pellets and HBI; flat-rolled carbon steel, stainless, electrical, plate, tinplate and long steel products; as well as carbon and stainless steel tubing, hot and cold stamping and tooling. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we employ approximately 25,000 people across our mining, steel and downstream manufacturing operations in the United States and Canada.