Facilities Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs Ferrous Processing & Trade; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily plant operations, safety programs, and maintenance in an industrial setting. The role requires coordinating with management, customers, vendors, and contractors, with a focus on reliability and performance.

The position involves night/weekend/holiday flexibility, supervision of trades staff, and 24/7 operational support to ensure continuous production and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Must have basic troubleshooting skills.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades personnel while supporting daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage parts inventory, procurement, purchasing, forecasting, and vendor administration.
• Coordinate rail, trucking, material handling, and commodity shipment logistics.
• Track production, contract performance, operational metrics, and required reporting.
• Lead safety programs, conduct daily safety talks, and manage safety equipment needs.
• Prepare emergency work orders, breakdown investigations, executive summaries, and purchase requests.
• Direct facility improvement projects, oversee workforce timekeeping/PTO approvals, and provide 24/7 operational support.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math basics

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Mobile equipment operation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Ferrous Processing & Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers, sellers, and recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds, and is a key supplier to the metals industry throughout North America. FPT is a wholly owned business of Cleveland-Cliffs and has an immediate opportunity for a Facilities Manager.

The Facilities Manager must be self-driven, follow instructions well, and be a team player. The Facilities Manager must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Daily work includes manual labor in an industrial setting, including working in the elements (outside) around heavy equipment and inside industrial locations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Supervise UAW crane operators and skilled trades personnel while supporting daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant management, customers, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage parts inventory, procurement, purchasing, forecasting, and vendor administration.
• Coordinate rail, trucking, material handling, and commodity shipment logistics.
• Track production, contract performance, operational metrics, and required reporting.
• Lead safety programs, conduct daily safety talks, and manage safety equipment needs.
• Prepare emergency work orders, breakdown investigations, executive summaries, and purchase requests.
• Direct facility improvement projects, oversee workforce timekeeping/PTO approvals, and provide 24/7 operational support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Must have basic troubleshooting skills
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel company, and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. Cleveland-Cliffs 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 competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.