Rail Operations Shift Leader

Cleveland-Cliffs Railways Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay with variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Shift Manager Railroad Operations to lead day-to-day railroad transportation activities, ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency, and coordinate with external rail carriers.

You will supervise locomotive engineers and conductors, oversee train movements and switching, ensure FRA compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Maintenance, Production, and other departments. Weekend/shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED from an accredited school.
• Two (2) years of experience in railroad operations, transportation, logistics, military, or heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to direct and coordinate employee activities.
• Knowledge of railroad operations, switching practices, transportation planning, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of locomotive engineers, conductors, and other railroad employees.
• Direct and coordinate plant railroad transportation activities, including train movements and switching operations.
• Coordinate railroad activities with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Shipping, external carriers, contractors, and union leadership.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant railroad operations per FRA regulations and company policies.
• Manage crew scheduling, staffing requirements, vacancy coverage, and workforce utilization.
• Develop working relationships with represented employees and union leadership.
• Administer railroad compliance programs including certification and safety audits.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive safety, productivity, and service reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Railroad operations

Safety procedures

People management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Logistics/Engineering

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Shift Manager Railroad Operations to lead day-to-day railroad transportation activities, ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency, and coordinate with external rail carriers.

You will supervise locomotive engineers and conductors, oversee train movements and switching, ensure FRA compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Maintenance, Production, and other departments. Weekend/shift work may be required.