Location East Chicago INCleveland-Cliffs has multiple opportunities to join our team as a Shift Manager of Operations at our East Chicago In location. At Cleveland-Cliffs were looking for shift leaders who thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments and are passionate about developing teams improving processes and delivering results safely. As a Shift Manager Operations youll play a key leadership role leading a team of skilled production employees.Summary of Responsibilities Foster a world-class safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety environmental and operational standards.Lead coach and develop hourly production employees to achieve exceptional safety quality and productivity results.Build an engaged and accountable workforce through clear communication performance feedback mentoring and recognition.Monitor production processes and make timely operational decisions to ensure safe efficient and reliable operations.Partner with maintenance engineering planning and other operational teams to maximize equipment reliability and production performance.Identify opportunities to improve processes reduce downtime and increase product quality through continuous improvement initiatives.Manage staffing scheduling and daily workforce activities to ensure operational objectives are achieved.Coordinate activities with upstream and downstream operations contractors and support groups to maintain seamless production flow.Analyze operational data and trends to drive performance improvements and solve production challenges.Serve as a visible leader on the shop floor promoting teamwork accountability and operational excellence.Support special projects and additional business initiatives as needed.Other duties may be assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Minimum of two years of industrial manufacturing operations or production experience.Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to influence and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication decision-making problem-solving and organizational skills.Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays in a 247 manufacturing operation.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment including exposure to heat dust outdoor conditions stairs ladders and uneven surfaces.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred QualificationsAssociate degree in a technical manufacturing business or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Previous supervisory or frontline leadership experience in steel metals manufacturing chemical paper energy mining or other heavy industrial operations.Experience leading represented employees in a unionized manufacturing environment.Knowledge of OSHA regulations safety management systems 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.