Location: Babbitt, MN
Cleveland Cliffs has an immediate opening for a Shift Manager Operations at our Northshore Mining Company Mine Site in Babbitt, MN. The primary responsibility of the Shift Manager Operations Mine is to direct and monitor a mine operations crew on a shift with effective leadership in order to safely execute the work set in the mine operating plan. The Shift Manager must be willing to work with the on-shift dispatcher, maintenance and engineering personnel, and other staff to enforce safe production, monitor and correct any quality or environmental issues, and ensure all employees adherence to company policies. The Shift Manager will be required to maintain safety as a top priority throughout the shift, effectively communicate with all employees, and demonstrate consistent leadership. This position is located the Northshore Mining Company Babbitt Mine Site.
Summary of Responsibilities :
- Create and promote a positive working atmosphere in order to safely and efficiently execute the goals of the mine operating plan.
- Be a champion of safety – through safety interactions, safety meetings and by example.
- Continually monitor technicians for adherence to safety standards throughout performance of assigned tasks.
- Communicate to all crew members their job assignments, timing expectations, and associated tasks. Follow-up on progress throughout the shift.
- Conduct safety and informational meetings to crew and complete safety contacts in the field.
- Coach, direct, and develop technicians on tasks completed in the mine to meet and exceed safety and productivity expectations.
- Consistently follow-up on any safety concerns brought forth by mine technicians
- Manage training needs and promotions for crew technicians.
- Conduct promotion reviews and technician performance reviews.
- Take proactive measures to correct any safety or production problems that arise during the shift.
- Communicate with control room operators, maintenance technicians, crusher personnel, and railroad to meet the production goals for the shift.
- Use radio and telephone communication systems within accepted standards.
- Coordinate the response to emergencies during the shift utilizing the resources available.
- Oversee contractors involved in mine operations projects and any contractor performing work within active mining areas.
- Complete and submit all necessary safety, environmental, and production reports within the required timeframe.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in mining or heavy industry required; or applicable two-year degree, preference given to those with both operations and maintenance experience.
- Be a champion of safe production methods and ideals.
- Promote continuous improvement.
- Must understand and be able to communicate and implement company safety rules, MSHA standards, environmental policies and procedures, and quality standards.
- Previous successful leadership experience is required.
- Knowledge of mining equipment and crusher operations is preferred. Must understand the broader vision of the job function, company organization, and the mining industry.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and follow-up on multiple work tasks with a variety of employees, departments, and contractors. Must be able to set clear goals and develop strategies to meet these goals.
- Able to clearly communicate the shift operating plan to employees and interact with other departments to meet the goals of the operating plan.
- Must be able to think logically using factual data provided.
- Make decisions based on information provided and input from others.
- Must be able apply knowledge of safety rules and other company policies and goals and the operating plan to guide the decision making process.
- Clearly communicate and implement all new policies introduced and be able to provide technicians with up-to-date information regarding current best practices and standards.
- Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
- Willing to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with additional working time for a shift-transition. Schedule will rotate through nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be open to assignments on all four operations crews.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference is given to applicants with two or more years of college education.
Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period.
The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $110,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.
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 [email protected] 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.
