Shift Manager Rail Transportation

Cleveland-Cliffs; Butler Township (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works is seeking a Shift Manager in the Rail Transportation Department to lead safety, equipment, and personnel in delivering reliable rail service for our plant operations.

The role emphasizes coordinating with hourly staff, union supervision, and external rail partners to ensure on-time deliveries, incident-free operations, and adherence to quality standards. A strong focus on safety, communication, and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule hourly union employees and rail service maintenance staff.
• Assign manpower and equipment to load, unload, and move railroad cars using cranes and locomotives.
• Coordinate with foreign railroad partners to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Interface with contractors and departments to meet on-time delivery requirements.
• Handle incident investigations and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Shift work

Computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: Butler, PA

Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works, is looking for a Shift Manager in our Rail Transportation Department. The Shift Manager will effectively and efficiently manage safety, equipment, and personnel to provide an incident‑free, quality rail service for our plant operations. We stride to create a safe “Rail Operation” at Butler Works, while maintaining the highest standards in quality and service to our facility.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule and provide work directions for hourly union employees and the rail service maintenance group.
• Assign manpower and equipment as necessary to load, unload, and move various typesof railroad cars using cranes and locomotives while utilizing our two‑way interplant radio system.
• Work closely with our foreign railroad partners to ensure on time delivery, and correct set offs and pick‑ups.
• Run interface with contractors and operating departments to efficiently meet the requirements of on‑time delivery on a consistent basis.
• Perform other duties as needed, including incident investigation and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a rail coordination or yardmaster position.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering.
• Union supervisory experience.

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, educationassistance, paid time off and more.

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.