Senior Shift Manager Maintenance

Cleveland-Cliffs•Cleveland, OH

86d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland‑Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Shift Manager Maintenance in the Plant Services & Logistics department at the Cleveland, OH facility. The Senior Shift Manager Maintenance is a front‑line supervisory role responsible for leading day‑to‑day infrastructure and facility maintenance activities to ensure a safe, reliable, and continuously improving operation.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, utilities, or an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of industrial or commercial HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, air handling, exhaust, and cooling equipment.
Basic working knowledge of facility infrastructure systems such as buildings, plumbing, and general facilities maintenance.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work safely in an industrial environment, including outdoors, at heights, and around uneven surfaces.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, or related field.
Journeyman‑level HVAC experience or formal HVAC technical training.
Experience in a steel mill or heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising or working with a unionized workforce.
Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, or energy management systems.
Knowledge of underground infrastructure systems, including storm sewers, excavation, and trenching.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise hourly employees, HVAC technicians, Maintenance Technician Mechanical (MTMs), Maintenance Technician Electrical (MTEs), and contractors supporting plant HVAC, utilities, and facility maintenance activities
Direct maintenance, inspection, and repair of HVAC systems including industrial heating, ventilation, air handling units, exhaust systems, ductwork, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated controls
Ensure HVAC systems support safe operating conditions, environmental compliance, temperature control, ventilation, and air quality standards across production and support areas
Supervise maintenance of general plant plumbing systems supporting HVAC and facility operations
Develop scopes of work for HVAC and infrastructure projects; support vendor bidding processes and conduct pre‑bid walkthroughs as needed
Manage maintenance spending by planning work, tracking costs, and submitting purchase requisitions for HVAC equipment, parts, tools, materials, and contracted services
Train, coach, and hold employees accountable to company safety, environmental, energy efficiency, and operational standards
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, Environmental, Continuous Improvement, vendors, and peer supervisors
Provide supervisory coverage across departments as needed
The role operates within a 24/7 manufacturing environment and must respond effectively to changes in operational priorities which may include rotating shifts, weekends, and emergency response coverage
Perform other duties as assigned