Shift Manager Maintenance

Location: Negaunee, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs - LS&I Railroad has an immediate opening for a Shift Manager of Maintenance, responsible for coordinating daily activities in the maintenance department, supervising hourly crews and improving overall efficiency by proper utilization of the resources and their components. Ensures the reliability of the tracks, structures and signals through preventative maintenance, ensuring work is performed and equipment is operated safely and efficiently while maintaining effective employee relations.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Leads and directs daily activities of the department. Supervises safe and efficient completion of work assignments while following established department plans, regulations, company rules, policies and practices.
• Sets clear expectations, provides coaching, leadership, direction and accountability for the department.
• Maintains accountability of the crew in meeting the department plans, safety and quality objectives while maintaining the railroad system to meet all FRA requirements.
• Effectively coordinates and communicates maintenance activities with the planner and other departments and assists in developing continuous improvement plans.
• Monitors the operation, models and enforces safety, environmental, quality, and performance standards and performs regular audits.
• Leads employee training programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a related field or work environment.
• Must be available and flexible to work all shifts as business and support needs require.
• May be required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents on a 24/7 basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of supervisory experience in railroad track and structure maintenance, a related field or work environment.
• Railroad transportation maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area.

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 tocareers@clevelandcliffs.comor 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.

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.