Section Manager Maintenance

Cleveland-Cliffs•East Chicago, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Section Manager Maintenance to lead maintenance operations within our Indiana Harbor steel facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving equipment reliability, workforce performance, and continuous improvement in a complex, heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate is a people-first, technically strong leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing operations and is passionate about safety, operational excellence, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering OR equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience managing large maintenance or technical teams
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement solutions
Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance systems and CMMS tools
Proven ability to lead in a safety-critical environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering
Experience in steelmaking or heavy manufacturing environments
Certifications such as CMRP, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma
Experience managing budgets, capital projects (CAPEX), and reliability programs
Familiarity with union workforce environments

Responsibilities

Direct and develop salaried and hourly maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.
Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards through audits and daily leadership.
Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and lead root-cause problem solving to improve reliability, quality, and productivity.
Partner with operations, engineering, contractors, and vendors to prioritize work, coordinate outages, and meet production goals.
Manage maintenance budgets, control repair costs, and optimize use of labor, materials, and spare parts.
Build a high-performing, engaged workforce; provide coaching, performance management, and development opportunities.
Track key performance indicators (downtime, PM compliance, cost) and use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Foster positive labor relations and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.