Shift Manager Operations

Cleveland-Cliffs•East Chicago, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs has multiple opportunities to join our team as a Shift Manager of Operations at our East Chicago, In location. At Cleveland-Cliffs, we're looking for shift leaders who thrive in dynamic manufacturing environments and are passionate about developing teams, improving processes, and delivering results safely. As a Shift Manager Operations, you'll play a key leadership role leading a team of skilled production employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of two years of industrial, manufacturing, operations, or production experience.
Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to influence and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to heat, dust, outdoor conditions, stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Previous supervisory or frontline leadership experience in steel, metals, manufacturing, chemical, paper, energy, mining, or other heavy industrial operations.
Experience leading represented employees in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Foster a world-class safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees to achieve exceptional safety, quality, and productivity results.
Build an engaged and accountable workforce through clear communication, performance feedback, mentoring, and recognition.
Monitor production processes and make timely operational decisions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Partner with maintenance, engineering, planning, and other operational teams to maximize equipment reliability and production performance.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce downtime, and increase product quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily workforce activities to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
Coordinate activities with upstream and downstream operations, contractors, and support groups to maintain seamless production flow.
Analyze operational data and trends to drive performance improvements and solve production challenges.
Serve as a visible leader on the shop floor, promoting teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
Support special projects and additional business initiatives as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.