Shift Manager Maintenance

Cleveland-Cliffs•East Chicago, IN

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has multiple openings to join our team as a Shift Manager Maintenance at our East Chicago, Indiana location. As a Shift Manager, you will lead a skilled union maintenance workforce responsible for maintaining critical production equipment in one of our leading steel manufacturing operations. You'll play a key role in driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, improving maintenance processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact plant performance.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience
1+ years of experience supervisory leading maintenance activities in a manufacturing, industrial, mining, energy, or heavy equipment environment.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including drives, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and crane systems.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in a production environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience as a front –line maintenance supervisor in a heavy industrial environment.
Steel industry experience.
Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering or related technical field.
Equivalent combination of education, military experience, skilled trades training, apprenticeship completion, or relevant maintenance leadership experience will be considered.
Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance, reliability practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise union maintenance craft employees engaged in preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily safety communications, hazard identification, safety observations, and regulatory compliance.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures during scheduled outages, breakdowns, and emergency situations.
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance teams to execute maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Review and interpret work orders, equipment history, technical drawings, blueprints, production schedules, and maintenance reports.
Manage workforce performance, employee development, training, coaching, and accountability efforts.
Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters in accordance with labor agreements and company policies.
Other duties as assigned.