Facilities Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT), a wholly owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs, is hiring a Facilities Manager in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The position supervises UAW crane operators and skilled trades personnel while supporting daily operations, and serves as the primary liaison among plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors. The manager oversees equipment maintenance and facility operations, coordinates logistics and procurement, tracks operating performance, and leads safety activities. The role requires manual labor in an industrial setting, both outdoors in the elements around heavy equipment and inside industrial locations. The Facilities Manager must be self-driven, follow instructions well, work as part of a team, and be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. The position provides 24/7 operational support. FPT is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., which describes itself as the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs offers competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screening are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to follow oral and written communication.
Basic troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
Pre-employment background check, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating mobile equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades personnel while supporting daily operations.
Serve as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.
Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.
Manage parts inventory, procurement, purchasing, forecasting, and vendor administration.
Coordinate rail, trucking, material handling, and commodity shipment logistics.
Track production, contract performance, operational metrics, and required reporting.
Lead safety programs, conduct daily safety talks, and manage safety equipment needs.
Prepare emergency work orders, breakdown investigations, executive summaries, and purchase requests.
Direct facility improvement projects.
Oversee workforce timekeeping and PTO approvals.
Provide 24/7 operational support.