Operations Process Leader - Steel Manufacturing (24/7)

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Process Manager Operations at the Indiana Harbor Operation in East Chicago, Indiana.

This role leads Shift Managers and their crews to safely achieve production, quality, and operational goals in a fast-paced industrial setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong problem-solving, and collaboration skills across maintenance, engineering, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of leadership experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve safety, quality, and production.
• Experience working with maintenance and technical teams to resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Managers and crews to meet safety, environmental, quality, and production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operating standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor daily operations, identify issues, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and contractors to optimize production.
• Develop SOPs and training to improve safety and performance.
• Coordinate downtime and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Maintenance systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Manufacturing/Maintenance MMS

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Process Manager Operations at the Indiana Harbor Operation in East Chicago, Indiana.

This role leads Shift Managers and their crews to safely achieve production, quality, and operational goals in a fast-paced industrial setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong problem-solving, and collaboration skills across maintenance, engineering, and contractors.