Rail Operations Shift Lead — Safe, On-Time Deliveries

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Butler Works is seeking a Shift Manager for the Rail Transportation Department to oversee safety, equipment, and personnel in our rail operations.

You will supervise hourly union staff, coordinate with contractors and international rail partners, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high quality. This role requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in rail coordination or yardmaster position.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and provide work directions for hourly union employees and the rail service maintenance group.
• Assign manpower and equipment to load, unload, and move railroad cars using cranes and locomotives.
• Coordinate with foreign rail partners to ensure on-time delivery and correct set-offs and pick-ups.
• Interface with contractors and operating departments to meet on-time delivery.
• Perform incident investigation and documentation.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficient computer skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Education

Associates degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Interplant radio system

Rail yard equipment operation

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Butler Works is seeking a Shift Manager for the Rail Transportation Department to oversee safety, equipment, and personnel in our rail operations.

You will supervise hourly union staff, coordinate with contractors and international rail partners, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high quality. This role requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem solving.