Shift Manager Maintenance

Location East Chicago INCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Maintenance at our East Chicago Indiana location. We have multiple openings across the plant and are looking for hands-on leaders who enjoy solving problems developing people and making an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.As a Shift Manager Maintenance you will lead skilled maintenance employees responsible for keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably. Youll work closely with operations maintenance engineering teams our bargaining unit workforce and outside contractors to solve equipment challenges coordinate maintenance activities and improve plant reliability. This is an opportunity to combine your mechanical and maintenance knowledge with frontline leadership while building valuable experience in one of the most complex industrial manufacturing environments.Summary of ResponsibilitiesLead and provide day-to-day direction to union craft employees responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment.Coordinate preventive predictive planned and emergency maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing safety expectations conducting daily safety communications monitoring safety activities and completing inspections.Assign and oversee maintenance work while supporting established department priorities and production needs.Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs during planned shutdowns and unexpected breakdowns.Partner with operations maintenance engineering and other supervisors to coordinate work and minimize equipment downtime.Read and interpret blueprints schematics specifications work orders production schedules and technical documentation.Monitor critical spare parts and inventory needed to support maintenance activities.Coach train and develop employees while providing clear expectations feedback and technical guidance.Support employee relations and address workplace concerns in accordance with company policies and applicable labor agreements.Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices equipment reliability safety and team performance.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsAbility to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics.Working knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems including mechanical drives hydraulics and crane systems.Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems.Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to effectively lead communicate with and provide direction to a skilled maintenance workforce.Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays within a 247 manufacturing operation.Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications3 years of frontline maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment preferably within a steelmaking facility.Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field or a high school diplomaGED combined with relevant craft or skilled-trades training.Experience leading or working with a representedunion skilled-trades workforce in an industrial environment.Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.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.