Shift Manager Operations

IronUnits LLC; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Toledo, OH seeks a Shift Manager Operations to ensure safe, efficient plant operations on the shift. You will assign and review tasks for Operators and control room staff, plan daily work from the weekly packet, and drive plan execution with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires 3–5 years in a heavy industrial setting, strong people leadership, and CMMS proficiency. A competitive compensation package and health benefits are offered, with on-site

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in a heavy industrial environment (preferably steel, hydrocarbon or mining).
• Experience overseeing, leading, and coaching people.
• CMMS experience; Ellipse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices and lead work safely.
• Plan and prioritize daily shift work from the weekly work order packet.
• Write and close out work orders with accurate labor reflections.
• Monitor quality and inspect completed work.
• Coordinate with supervisors to minimize variation and implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Shift planning

Safety management

CMMS

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Ellipse

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Toledo, OH Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Operations at our Toledo, OH HBI location. The Shift Manager Operations is responsible for the safe operation of the facility. This position prioritizes, assigns, directs, and reviews work of Plant Operators and the control room based on standard work, and process conditions across the facility. The role actively participates with all site personnel on shift to optimize plant production.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices and lead work safely.
• Gather information from previous supervisor(s) and crew and use information to create a shift plan.
• Plan and prioritize work assignments from the weekly work order packet on a daily basis.
• Perform shift toolbox huddle, communicating shift plan, task assignments, shift operating parameters, and any special tasks required.
• Monitor and inspect the quality of completed work assignments.
• Complete shift inspection of crew member areas, inspecting the quality and completeness of work assignments.
• Write and close out work orders for crew, ensuring job hours are accurately reflected to tasks assigned.
• Ensure start and stop times are accurately reflected for payroll.
• Document shift performance for crew, work achieved, and key process parameters for handover to other operating personnel.
• Understand significant deviations from the department’s operating plan and make changes to correct and implement sustainable solutions to deviations.
• Elevate deviations to the manager that cannot be corrected at supervisor level.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to minimize variation between shifts and implement best practices.
• Administer corporate, site, and departmental policies consistently and impartially.
• Ensure incoming oxide and outgoing products are unloaded and loaded as efficiently as possible.
• Make recommendations on quality improvement initiatives, communicate the priority of process improvement work to subordinates, and monitor that the process improvement work is completed.
• Coordinate plans, projects, and programs to achieve the desired performance results in safety, quality, production, cost, and environmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in business or related field.
• May consider equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industrial environment preferably steel, hydrocarbon or mining environment.
• Experience overseeing, leading, and coaching people.
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience; Ellipse preferred.
• Understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams and single line diagrams for process isolation purposes.
• Reasonable mechanical aptitude (preferably with experience in pipe materials, specifications, fittings, seals, water piping/pumping systems, compressible fluid piping/pumping systems, welding, conveying equipment, gearing/bearings/power transmission).
• Effectively communicate both orally and through written text.
• Ability to read and constructively influence personnel in team processes.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25lbs.
• Mobility required.
• Must be able to handle stairs and long periods of work on your feet.
• Routinely exposed to plant environment including noise, dust, dirt and vibrations, extreme climate changes / changes in weather.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Willing to work shift work.
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets 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. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. 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.