Process Manager Operations

Cleveland--cliffs-1; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs New Carlisle Works in New Carlisle, IN is seeking a Process Manager to lead a team of about 20 Operators in daily manufacturing operations. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure safety and environmental compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams and union leadership.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a focus on reliability and cost reduction in a 24/7 steel manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong cross-functional communication across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of about 20 Operators in all operational activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and institutionalize improvements into standards.
• Ensure safety training and compliance with safety guidelines and company policies.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to meet operational targets.
• Track metrics (absenteeism, overtime, progress) and address gaps.
• Engage with union representatives to coach and counsel team members.
• Facilitate team meetings and communicate on safety, quality, budget, and training.
• Identify training needs and organize development activities.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and coordinate with maintenance teams to improve reliability.
• Participate in project teams to solve problems, improve quality, and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

CMMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: New Carlisle, INAs a Process Manager at Cleveland-Cliffs Tek and Kote, you are a Team Leader and responsible for leading a group of approximately 20 Operators in all operational activities and driving continuous improvement for their area in the plant. This team leader has sufficient knowledge and experience to resolve complex social and technical problems. The Team Leader takes immediate and appropriate action to correct unsafe conditions, and ensures compliance with safety guidelines, company/department policies and procedures.The Cleveland-Cliffs New Carlisle Works facility is located in New Carlisle, Indiana, and is a 24/7 operation that produces cold-rolled, hot-dipped galvanized and galvannealed, and electrogalvanized steel coils.Summary of Responsibilities:Serves as performance coach and technical advisor to the self-directed operations teamsIs passionate about safety and is committed to ensuring their team has the required safety trainingIs fully committed to ensuring complete compliance with all environmental regulations.Facilitates continuous improvement for the operating process and ensures these improvements are institutionalized into the team’s standards and proceduresPrioritizes, aligns, and coordinates operational tasks cross-functionally to ensure the team achieves operational targetsTracks team metrics (i.e., absenteeism, overtime, business plan progress) and develops the appropriate corrective measures as neededWorks efficiently with union team representatives to coach and counsel team membersFacilitates team meetings and provides information on topics including safety, environmental, quality, budget, or training and ensures appropriate communication is maintainedIdentifies the need for team development (e.g., training, quality systems, operating techniques) and takes appropriate steps to implement development activitiesRecognizes equipment deficiencies and works to improve reliability through effective communication and coordination with the Equipment Control maintenance teamsParticipates on project teams within the facility or with vendors to solve problems, improve quality, and reduce costsOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Leadership experience in manufacturingAbility to effectively communicate across all levels of the organizationMicrosoft Office (Word, Outlook, advanced Excel skills and Power Point)Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basisPreferred Qualifications:3+ years' experience in leading a manufacturing operations teamExperience working in a union environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceExperience in the steel or metals industryCleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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.