Senior Raw Materials Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Shift Manager Raw Materials to ensure safe, reliable material flow supporting steelmaking operations. The role collaborates with operations, transportation, procurement, maintenance, and vendors to coordinate deliveries, monitor inventory, and drive cost-effective performance.

Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and moving raw materials, managing BOF flux deliveries, preparing alloy purchases in Tabware, and presenting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate across multiple levels in an organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and movement of raw materials to support uninterrupted Steelmaking operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and material consumption trends to ensure operational requirements are met while optimizing inventory costs.
• Manage BOF flux deliveries to meet production requirements.
• Prepare alloy purchases based on production needs and enter in Tabware in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present monthly scrap buy requirements to the Procurement Team based on production needs and enter purchases in Tabware in a timely manner.
• Partner with transportation providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate material deliveries and resolve supply or logistics issues.
• Coordinate and direct Material Handling unit employees, including safety performance, required training, job qualification activities, and weekly scheduling.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced process performance.
• Investigate and develop countermeasures for non-conforming raw materials that negatively affect environmental performance or steel quality.
• Support capital, maintenance, and continuous improvement projects related to raw material handling systems and facility infrastructure.
• Coordinate and support raw material activities across both 1SP and 2SP operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Tabware

ERP systems

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Shift Manager Raw Materials to ensure safe, reliable material flow supporting steelmaking operations. The role collaborates with operations, transportation, procurement, maintenance, and vendors to coordinate deliveries, monitor inventory, and drive cost-effective performance.

Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and moving raw materials, managing BOF flux deliveries, preparing alloy purchases in Tabware, and presenting