Shift Manager Maintenance

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East Chicago, IN Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Maintenance at our East Chicago, Indiana location. Ideal candidates enjoy working in innovative, challenging environments and are willing to constantly raise the bar and create what is next. Mechanical Shift Managers develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and reliability for the plant, along with working collaboratively with our bargaining unit, operations teams, and outside contractors. We have multiple openings in the plant. Summary of Responsibilities Direct union craft employees who are responsible for maintaining operating equipment through time-based predictive and emergency action. Supervises completion of work assignments and follows established department plans. Enforce safety regulations, conduct daily safety communications, monitor monthly safety activity and conduct safety inspections as needed. Create, read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules and other records and reports. Resolve equipment failures during scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and maintenance activities within or between departments. Maintain spares inventory. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders and company policies and procedures for employees.

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East Chicago, IN Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Maintenance at our East Chicago, Indiana location. Ideal candidates enjoy working in innovative, challenging environments and are willing to constantly raise the bar and create what is next. Mechanical Shift Managers develop solutions and implement projects that improve the process and reliability for the plant, along with working collaboratively with our bargaining unit, operations teams, and outside contractors. We have multiple openings in the plant. Summary of Responsibilities Direct union craft employees who are responsible for maintaining operating equipment through time-based predictive and emergency action. Supervises completion of work assignments and follows established department plans. Enforce safety regulations, conduct daily safety communications, monitor monthly safety activity and conduct safety inspections as needed. Create, read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules and other records and reports. Resolve equipment failures during scheduled shutdowns or breakdown action. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and maintenance activities within or between departments. Maintain spares inventory. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders and company policies and procedures for employees. Responsible for personnel matters, including training, development, discipline, safety programs and policies for direct reports. Resolve employee problems, complaints or grievances. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Able to read blue prints and schematics. Knowledge of mechanical drives, hydraulics and crane systems. Basic knowledge of electrical systems. Able to problem solve and make decisions. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Good oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of experience as a front -line maintenance supervisor in a heavy industrial environment preferably in a steelmaking facility. Associate degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology or a high school diploma/GED AND Craft training. 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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1(312) 899-3097 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.

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