Railroad Operations Shift Manager | Safety & Efficiency

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation opportunity

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Railroad Operations at the Cleveland Works facility.

This front-line leadership role directs day-to-day railroad transportation activities to ensure safe, reliable movement of materials and products both inside the plant and with external rail carriers. The successful candidate will supervise locomotive engineers, conductors, and other railroad personnel, coordinate train movements, and ensure compliance with FRA regulations

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent 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 effectively direct and coordinate employee activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railroad operations, switching practices, transportation planning, and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work in an industrial environment, including climbing stairs and ladders, walking long distances, working on uneven surfaces, and performing duties outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of locomotive engineers, conductors, and other assigned railroad employees.
• Direct and coordinate plant railroad transportation activities, including train movements, switching operations, railcar placement, and customer service requirements.
• Coordinate railroad activities with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Shipping, external carriers, contractors, union leadership, and other plant departments to ensure safe and efficient service coverage and support business objectives.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant railroad operations in accordance with company policies, railroad operating rules, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable FRA regulations.
• Manage crew scheduling, staffing requirements, vacancy coverage, and workforce utilization to meet operational demands.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with represented employees and union leadership.
• Administer railroad compliance programs, including locomotive engineer certification, operating rules training, safety audits, hazardous materials requirements, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, derailments, rule violations, service failures, and near misses; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor railroad performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, service reliability, and cost reduction.
• Support emergency response activities, rerailing operations, and off-shift operational issues as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Railroad operations

Safety compliance

Training and coaching

Communication

Root cause analysis

Union relations

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Transportation / Logistics / Engineering

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Railroad Operations at the Cleveland Works facility.

This front-line leadership role directs day-to-day railroad transportation activities to ensure safe, reliable movement of materials and products both inside the plant and with external rail carriers. The successful candidate will supervise locomotive engineers, conductors, and other railroad personnel, coordinate train movements, and ensure compliance with FRA regulations