Shift Manager Railroad Operations

Location Cleveland OHCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for a Shift Manager Railroad Operations in the Railroad Department at the Cleveland Works facility. This front-line leadership position is responsible for directing and coordinating the day-to-day railroad transportation activities to ensure safe reliable and efficient movement of materials and products throughout the facility and with external rail carriers.The successful candidate will lead railroad operating personnel oversee train and switching operations ensure compliance with railroad operating rules and FRA regulations drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with Maintenance Production and other departments to maximize service performance.Summary of ResponsibilitiesProvide direct supervision leadership coaching and development of locomotive engineers conductors and other assigned railroad employees.Direct and coordinate plant railroad transportation activities including train movements switching operations railcar placement and customer service requirements.Coordinate railroad activities with Production Maintenance Engineering Shipping external carriers contractors union leadership and other plant departments to ensure safe and efficient service coverage and support business objectives.Ensure safe efficient and compliant railroad operations in accordance with company policies railroad operating rules collective bargaining agreements and applicable FRA regulations.Manage crew scheduling staffing requirements vacancy coverage and workforce utilization to meet operational demands.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with represented employees and union leadership.Administer railroad compliance programs including locomotive engineer certification operating rules training safety audits hazardous materials requirements and drug and alcohol testing.Investigate incidents injuries derailments rule violations service failures and near misses conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.Monitor railroad performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety productivity service reliability and cost reduction.Support emergency response activities rerailing operations and off-shift operational issues as needed.Weekend holiday and shift work may be required.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications HS Diploma GED or equivalent from an accredited school.Two 2 years of experience in railroad operations transportation logistics military or heavy industrial operations.Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to effectively direct and coordinate employee activities.Demonstrated knowledge of railroad operations switching practices transportation planning and safety procedures.Must be able to work in an industrial environment including climbing stairs and ladders walking long distances working on uneven surfaces and performing duties outdoors in all weather conditions.Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Transportation Logistics Business Administration Engineering or a related field.Five 5 years of experience in a railroad steel transportation logistics or heavy industrial environment.Supervisory or leadership experience in a railroad transportation logistics military or heavy industrial environment.Experience as a Locomotive Engineer Conductor Yardmaster Trainmaster or Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers DSLE.Familiarity with FRA regulations railroad operating rules and locomotive engineer certification requirements.Experience working with a unionized workforce common carrier railroad andor industrial railroad environment.Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.The salary range for this role is 70000 to 110000. An employees 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 top pay with variable compensation opportunity health insurance retirement plan education assistance paid time off and moreCleveland-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 tocareersclevelandcliffs.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 - MFVeteranDisability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.