Shift Manager Operations

Cleveland-Cliffs; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Rockport, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly union employees across shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operations in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, monitoring production metrics, coordinating staffing, completing reports, and enforcing discipline as required, with readiness to work rotating shifts and weekends. Associates or bachelor's degree in management preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Ability to train, lead and hold others accountable for safety and quality.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments with noise, heat and moving equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production management systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety protocols, environmental regulations and procedures are followed.
• Supervise hourly union production employees across shifts.
• Monitor and manage production performance to meet quality/efficiency goals.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling for adequate shift coverage.
• Complete and maintain reports related to production, quality and safety.
• Administer discipline as required.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Training & accountability

Microsoft Office

Production management systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or bachelor’s degree in management

Job description

Location: Rockport, IN

Summary of Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety protocols, environmental regulations and operational procedures are strictly followed to maintain a safe work environment
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to hourly union production employees across assigned shifts
• Monitor and manage production performance to meet quality and efficiency goals
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and effective operations for the shift
• Complete and maintain accurate reports and documentation related to production, quality and safety
• Administers discipline as required
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse teams
• Ability to train, lead and hold others accountable for compliance of safety and quality
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment, including exposure to heat, noise and moving equipment
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and production management systems
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in management or related field
• Experience managing in a union environment and/or in heavy industry

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. 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.