Section Manager Maintenance

Location: East Chicago, IN Summary of Responsibilities Direct and develop salaried and hourly maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective plant operations. Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance. Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards through audits and daily leadership. Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues and lead root‑cause problem solving to improve reliability, quality, and productivity. Partner with operations, engineering, contractors, and vendors to prioritize work, coordinate outages, and meet production goals. Manage maintenance budgets, control repair costs, and optimize use of labor, materials, and spare parts. Build a high‑performing, engaged workforce; provide coaching, performance management, and development opportunities. Track key performance indicators (downtime, PM compliance, cost) and use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement initiatives. Foster positive labor relations and effective communication across all levels of the organization. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience managing large maintenance or technical teams Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and implement solutions Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance systems and CMMS tools Proven ability to lead in a safety‑critical environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering Experience in steelmaking or heavy manufacturing environments Certifications such as CMRP, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma Experience managing budgets, capital projects (CAPEX), and reliability programs Familiarity with union workforce environments Relocation assistance may be considered for highly qualified candidates from outside the local area. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Application materials sent to this e‑mail 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr AK Steel Corporation