Shift Manager Operations

The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 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 Pellet Plant Operations at our Tilden site in Ishpeming, MI to oversee iron ore processing and pelletizing activities. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, quality control, and strong leadership in a unionized, heavy industrial setting.

The successful candidate will direct crews, coordinate resources, and maintain continuous operation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of plant operators and engineers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a mineral or industrial processing facility.
• Competent communication skills both oral & written.
• Sound knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value that will not be compromised.
• Ensure operation is compliant with environmental standards.
• Ensure operation meets product quality requirements.
• Provide leadership in a unionized, heavy industrial setting.
• Direct crewmembers and ensure adherence to assigned work.
• Prioritize mechanical and electrical break-in work during the shift.

Job description

Location: Ishpeming, MI Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Pellet Plant Operations at our Tilden site. This position will provide management oversight of an iron ore processing and pelletizing facility.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value that will not be compromised.
• Ensures operation is compliant with all applicable environmental standards.
• Ensures operation is meeting product quality requirements.
• Provides positive leadership in a unionized, heavy industrial setting.
• Directs crewmembers and ensures compliance to assigned work.
• Prioritize mechanical and electrical break in work during the shift.
• Ensures that operations are operating as efficiently as possible.
• Ensures proper resources are available for effective work execution and to maintain continuous operation.
• Communicates with plant operators, plant repairmen, engineering and management staff to accomplish common goals.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years’ experience in a mineral or industrial processing facility
• 2-year technical degree
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Competent communication skills both oral & written
• Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete tasks
• Problem solving skills
• Sound knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given for prior supervisory experience
• 4-year degree preferred
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position

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 competitive 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.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines.

Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.