Shift Manager Maintenance

Cleveland-Cliffs•East Chicago, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs is hiring Shift Managers Maintenance at its East Chicago, Indiana location. The role leads skilled maintenance employees who maintain and repair plant equipment, supporting safe and reliable operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. The Shift Manager works with operations, maintenance, engineering, union employees, and outside contractors to address equipment challenges, coordinate maintenance activities, and improve plant reliability. The position combines mechanical and maintenance knowledge with frontline leadership. The successful candidate directs maintenance work, supports production priorities, promotes safety, troubleshoots equipment problems, and coaches and develops employees. Cleveland-Cliffs offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics.
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems, including mechanical drives, hydraulics, and crane systems.
Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to lead, communicate with, and provide direction to a skilled maintenance workforce.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of frontline maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in a steelmaking facility.
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED combined with relevant craft or skilled-trades training.
Experience leading or working with a represented or union skilled-trades workforce in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide day-to-day direction to union craft employees responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment.
Coordinate preventive, predictive, planned, and emergency maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
Reinforce safety expectations, conduct daily safety communications, monitor safety activities, and complete inspections.
Assign and oversee maintenance work while supporting department priorities and production needs.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs during planned shutdowns and unexpected breakdowns.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and other supervisors to minimize equipment downtime.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, work orders, production schedules, and technical documentation.
Monitor critical spare parts and inventory needed to support maintenance activities.
Coach, train, and develop employees by providing clear expectations, feedback, and technical guidance.
Support employee relations and address workplace concerns in accordance with company policies and applicable labor agreements.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, equipment reliability, safety, and team performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.