Mechanical Maintenance Shift Lead — Reliability and Safety

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Shift Manager Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance technicians and direct daily mechanical activities for safe, reliable operations. The role emphasizes driving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement within a strong safety culture.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate across functions to develop and execute maintenance strategies, with weekend and shift work possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or other relevant operations environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; conduct safety, quality, and environmental audits in a timely manner.
• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Mechanics (MTMs), providing day-to-day direction to support safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment within assigned areas to maximize equipment availability and performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while ensuring they have the tools, training, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.
• Develop expertise in area maintenance systems and equipment to support effective troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources using sound project management principles and a thorough understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Accounting, vendors, suppliers, and peers across the organization to develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Weekends and shift work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Safety culture

CMMS

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Shift Manager Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance technicians and direct daily mechanical activities for safe, reliable operations. The role emphasizes driving equipment reliability and supporting continuous improvement within a strong safety culture.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, and collaborate across functions to develop and execute maintenance strategies, with weekend and shift work possible.