Process Manager Maintenance

Location: East Chicago, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Process Manager Maintenance in our Steel Producing department at our Indiana Harbor Operation in East Chicago, Indiana. We are seeking an experienced maintenance leader with a strong background in heavy industrial or manufacturing operations. This position will lead maintenance activities focused on safety, equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient production.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operating standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to maintenance teams and skilled trades.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Lead safe execution of planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including contractor work.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and root cause analysis.
• Partner with operations, engineering, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance priorities and repairs.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, productivity, and maintenance costs.
• Build positive relationships with the bargaining unit workforce and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, including maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and equipment reliability experience.
• Proven leadership, team-building, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work safely in a heavy industrial environment, including stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces, and varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Leadership experience in steel, metals, heavy manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability.
• Experience leading skilled trades and working with a bargaining unit workforce.

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

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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.

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.

About Us

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.