Electrical Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Electrical Shift Manager - Caster Operations

Steel Manufacturing | Electrical Maintenance Leadership

Location: Gary, IN - Regional Travel 

Salary: $115,000-$120,000/Year + BONUS & OVERTIME

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Manager to lead electrical maintenance operations within a high-volume caster environment. This position is responsible for overseeing union electrical personnel, driving equipment reliability, troubleshooting complex electrical systems, and ensuring safe, efficient production operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in industrial electrical systems, a proven background supervising union teams, and the ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance personnel during assigned shifts.
• Provide technical support for caster operations and critical production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, automation, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, engineering, and reliability teams.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Coach, develop, and mentor electrical technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Manage shift priorities and coordinate emergency repair activities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience troubleshooting and maintaining DC cranes .
• Extensive knowledge of AC/DC drive systems .
• Experience with 480 VAC power distribution systems .
• Strong PLC and industrial controls troubleshooting capabilities.
• Understanding of instrumentation and calibration systems.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial, metals, steel, casting, or manufacturing operations.

Leadership Experience

• Prior union supervision experience required.
• Proven ability to lead maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Background

• Experience within a steel mill, foundry, metals, rolling mill, caster, or heavy industrial facility.
• Electrical maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial electrical training preferred.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and driven.
• A strong problem solver with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• A hands-on leader who can earn the respect of both hourly and salaried employees.
• Focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Comfortable working in a demanding industrial manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead critical electrical operations supporting caster production.
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the operation.
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term career growth potential.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Apply Today

If you have a strong electrical maintenance background, experience leading union teams, and expertise in drives, cranes, PLCs, power distribution, and industrial controls, we'd like to speak with you about this exciting Electrical Shift Manager opportunity, or email your resume to: View email address on ziprecruiter.com  

Benefits

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/17/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$46 - $51 USD per hour