Shift Manager Mechanical Maintenance

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

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Shift Manager, Mechanical Maintenance at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. You will lead skilled maintenance staff and direct day-to-day mechanical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations and maximize equipment availability.

You will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement, and develop employee capabilities in a frontline leadership role with a strong safety culture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to work in demanding industrial environments with heat, dust, and outdoor conditions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time.
• Relocation not provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Mechanics, directing daily mechanical maintenance activities.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Manage maintenance budgets and resources using project management principles.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and vendors to implement maintenance plans.
• Conduct safety, quality, and environmental audits and ensure compliance.
• Direct day-to-day maintenance in assigned areas to maximize equipment availability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

CMMS experience

Mechanical maintenance

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OHCleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC has immediate opportunities for Shift Manager Mechanical Maintenance positions at our Cleveland, Ohio facility. This front-line leadership role is responsible for leading skilled maintenance employees and directing day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.The successful candidate will drive equipment reliability, support continuous improvement initiatives, develop employee capabilities, and promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.Summary of Responsibilities :Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards; conduct safety, quality, and environmental audits in a timely manner.Lead and supervise Maintenance Technician Mechanics (MTMs), providing day-to-day direction to support safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance operations.Manage the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment within assigned areas to maximize equipment availability and performance.Coach, mentor, and develop employees while ensuring they have the tools, training, and resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.Develop expertise in area maintenance systems and equipment to support effective troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.Manage maintenance budgets and resources using sound project management principles and a thorough understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Accounting, vendors, suppliers, and peers across the organization to develop and execute maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.Weekends and shift work may be required.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from an accredited institution.Minimum of two years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or other relevant operations environment.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment, including exposure to heat, dust, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, and outdoor weather conditions.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.Three or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or other relevant operations environment.Two or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.Experience working in a steel manufacturing environment.Experience leading and developing employees in a unionized workforce.Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preventive maintenance programs, and/or equipment reliability systems.Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $110,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top 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.