Senior Section Manager Operations

Cleveland-Cliffs; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Tillsonburg, Ontario is seeking a Senior Section Manager Operations to oversee multiple manufacturing departments across two locations. The role emphasizes production planning, capacity management and continuous improvement, with a focus on aligning operations with strategic initiatives and leading a skilled workforce on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive leadership in high‑volume manufacturing, strong CMS Epicor knowledge, and experience across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment.
• Working knowledge of CMS and Funnel Cloud is required.
• Proven experience working in plant operations required.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing departments simultaneously in multiple facilities or locations.
• Experience managing production operations across multiple facilities or locations.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning.
• Working knowledge of stamping, welding, coating, and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Experience implementing and sustaining standardized operational systems.
• Advanced proficiency with CMS Epicor and production planning systems.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Increasing production, asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Provides leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment.
• Monitors WIP and percentage complete on all jobs.
• Monitor operations and initiates corrective actions.
• Supports quality system administration and monitoring.
• Build relationships with employees while managing and developing the workforce.
• Daily interaction with the shop floor to engage and increase employee morale.
• Supports other departments when needed.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CMS Epicor

Funnel Cloud

Job description

Location: Tillsonburg, ON

Fleetwood Metal Industries, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for an Senior Section Manager Operations in our Tillsonburg, Ontario Stamping Facility. The Senior Section Manager Operations is responsible for supporting all departments across 2 locations.Theideal candidate will have priorexperience reviewing part specifications and defects,be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing departments simultaneously in multiple facilities or locations.

• Experience managing production operations across multiple facilities or locations.

• Expert knowledge of manufacturing scheduling and capacity planning.

• Working knowledge of stamping, welding, coating, and assembly manufacturing processes.

• Experience implementing and sustaining standardized operational systems.

• Advanced proficiency with CMS Epicor and production planning systems.

• Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

• Increasing production, asset capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

• Provides leadership to ensure effective utilization of plant personnel and equipment

• Monitors WIP and percentage complete on all jobs

• Monitor operations and initiates corrective actions

• Supports quality system administration and monitoring

• Build relationships with employees while managing and developing the workforce

• Daily interaction with the shop floor to engage and increase employee morale

• Supports other departments when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume production environment

• Working knowledge of CMS and Funnel Cloud is required

• Proven experience working in plant operations required

• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for operating plants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing operations across multiple manufacturing facilities or locations.
• Experience in the automotive, stamping, welding, coating, or assembly manufacturing environment.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $145,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based onnumerousfactors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat‑rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-[phone].